Types of Financial Aid

The California College Promise Grant waives enrollment fees for eligible California residents attending community colleges.

What It Covers:

• Waives the $46-per-unit enrollment fee.
• Does not cover additional costs like books, supplies, or transportation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• California residency or AB 540 status.
• Meet specific income or financial need requirements as determined by the FAFSA, CADAA, or proof of public assistance.

How to Apply:

• Submit the FAFSA, CADAA, or CCPG application directly.

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Cal Grants are state-funded awards provided by the California Student Aid Commission. They help cover educational costs for eligible students.

Types of Cal Grants:

• Cal Grant A: Assists with tuition costs at four-year universities. Community college students can reserve their Cal Grant A for transfer.
• Cal Grant B: Provides a living allowance and tuition assistance for low-income students attending community colleges or universities.
• Cal Grant C: Supports students enrolled in eligible career, technical, or vocational education programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

• California residency or AB 540 status.
• Completion of FAFSA or CA Dream Act by the March 2 deadline.
• High school or college GPA must be submitted to the California Student Aid Comission (CSAC) by March 2nd as well. (Most schools submit GPAs electronically by the deadline, but it is your responsibility to ensure that GPA is submitted on time.)

How to Apply:

• File the FAFSA or CADAA and ensure your GPA is submitted to the California Student Aid Commission.

The Chabot Promise Program provides free tuition for first-time, full-time students attending Chabot College.

What It Covers:

• Covers up to two years of tuition.
• Students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more units per semester).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a first-time college student.
• Complete the FAFSA or CADAA.
• Enroll in at least 12 units and successfully pass at least 12 units each semester.

How to Apply:

• No separate application is required; eligibility is determined through your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application submission.
• Visit the Chabot Promise website for details.

The Chafee Grant provides financial aid specifically for current or former foster youth to help pay for college expenses.

What It Covers:

• Up to $5,000 per year for college or career/technical training.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a current or former foster youth who was in foster care for at least one day between ages 16 and 18.
• Be under 26 years old as of July 1 of the award year.
• File the FAFSA or CADAA and complete a Chafee Grant Application.

How to Apply:

• Complete the FAFSA or CADAA and the Chafee Grant Application at chafee.csac.ca.gov.

To learn more, visit the Chafee website.

The Federal Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program and is awarded to undergraduate students with significant financial need.

What It Covers:

• Can be used for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Determined by the FAFSA based on your Student Aid Index (SAI).
• Must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program.

Award Amount:

• Varies annually, depending on need and enrollment status (e.g., full-time or part-time).

The FSEOG provides additional grant funding to students with exceptional financial need.

What It Covers:

• Can be used for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Pell Grant recipient with high financial need.
• Unlike Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG funding is limited. Chabot College receives a predetermined amount of FSEOG funds for the school year. Once those funds are used up, no additional awards can be made.
• Students must successfully submit a FAFSA.

The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to pay for educational expenses.

What It Covers:

• Provides wages for part-time work on or off campus.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA.
• You must be enrolled at least half time (6 units) during the Fall/ Spring/ Summer to participate in the FWS program. If you drop below 6 units or withdraw from school, you must stop working immediately.
• You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to be eligible.
• Students must successfully submit a FAFSA.

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling around classes.
• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
• The program that enables you to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) on campus (or in rare cases, off campus).

Note:

• The amount awarded is the maximum amount you can earn during the academic year; it does not guarantee job placement.
• Visit the Federal Work Study website for details.

Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest. At Chabot College, federal student loans are available, including:

• Direct Subsidized Loans: For undergraduate students with financial need. Interest is paid by the government while you’re in school at least half-time.
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Available to undergraduate students regardless of financial need.

To learn more about these loans click here.

Eligibility Requirements:

• File the FAFSA and meet federal requirements.

How to Apply:

• Students must successfully submit a FAFSA.
• Students interested in borrowing a federal student loan must request a loan application form from the Financial Aid Office.

Important Information

• Chabot College does not include student loans as part of the financial aid award package in the initial review for financial aid eligibility.
• Students who are interested in borrowing a federal student loan at Chabot College are required to submit a completed Direct Loan Application Form to the Chabot College Financial Aid Office.

Scholarships are awards that do not require repayment and are based on merit, financial need, or other criteria. These scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. 

Chabot College Scholarships

• Chabot College sponsors many scholarships that are available for registered Chabot College student to apply. These scholarships are made possible by the Chabot College Foundation and from various campus groups and programs.

External Scholarship Resources 

• There are many scholarship resources outside of Chabot College as well. A few recommended options include:
  • Immigrants Rising
  • American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
  • Scholarships A-Z
  • Finaid.org
  • CollegeBoard
  • FastWeb
  • UC Berkeley Scholarship Connection
  • CareerOneStop

How to Apply

• Check Chabot College's scholarship portal for current opportunities.
• Explore external scholarships through community organizations or private donars.

For more information, see the Chabot College Scholarships webpage.

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The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is an additional grant designed to provide Cal Grant recipients with extra funding to offset the cost of attending a California community college and to encourage program completion at a faster pace. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

What It Covers

• Provides additional financial support to encourage timely program completion.
• Students enrolled in 12-14 units receive $2,596 per year ($1,298 per semester) through SSCG1C.
• Students enrolled in 15 or more units receive an additional $5,404 per year ($2,702 per semester) through SSCG2C.
• Students enrolled in 15 or more units are eligible for a total of $8,000 per year ($4,000 per semester).

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the SSCG, students must:

• Be receiving a Cal Grant B or C and be eligible for payment.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress based on applicable federal standards.
• Be a California resident or AB540 status.
• Be enrolled in at least 12 units per term (college-level courses) and have completed or earned 12 or more units for retroactive payment.

Award Details

• The SSCG refunds are paid after the census each term and are based on the number of official units enrolled at the time of awarding and disbursement.
• Award payments will not exceed unmet financial need or the total cost of attendance.