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Cal Grant
A & B
5th Year
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The Cal Grant A/B - Award provides a living allowance and tuition and fee assistance for low-income students.
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When renewed or awarded beyond the freshman year, the award also helps pay for tuition and fees.
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Renewal recipients who have received a BA/BS degree and plan to enroll in a teacher credential program may receive up to one additional year of Cal Grant payment.
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Pell Grant
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Pell Grants are usually awarded to Undergraduates, but a post-BA student seeking a teaching credential may be eligible.
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Amount depends on FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) results, up to $5,645.
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You must show Financial Need.
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TEACH Grant
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TEACH grant is for students pursuing teaching careers in high-need fields at secondary schools serving low-income students.
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Up to $3,712 per year.
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You must be enrolled in a high-need teaching credential program: Special Education, Math, Science and have a 3.25 CUM GPA. Contact Financial Aid Office for more information.
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Perkins Loan Forgiveness
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Perkins Loan borrowers may be eligible for this loan forgiveness program
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Forgives part or all of federal Perkins loan.
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You must teach at a designated low-income public school, in a designated subject or to children with disabilities. See Student Accounts Office for info.
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Stafford Loan Forgiveness
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New loan borrowers may be eligible for this loan forgiveness program.
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Up to $5,000 for 5 years of teaching at a low-income school. Up to $17,500 for highly qualified math, science or special education teachers.
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You must be employed full-time for five consecutive years at a low-income school, or as a highly qualified secondary school teacher of science or math or a highly qualified elementary or secondary school special education teacher. Request forms from lender.
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Cal Poly Institutional Loan:
Marie Van Asperen
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For students enrolled FT in a major or program leading to teaching K-12. 6 Month grade repayment at 4%.
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Up to $3,000 a year.
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You must provide verification of teaching goal (credential program).
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