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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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Matches State Tuition Fee of $6,348. Cal Grant B pays an additional $1,656 living allowance.
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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 by submitting form G-44. Available to students who file the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
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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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The amount depends on FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) results, ranging from $598 to $5,815.
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You must be enrolled in a 5th Year Teacher Credential Program and enrolled at least half-time of initial credential coursework.
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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 $4,000 per year.
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You must be enrolled in a high-need teaching credential program: Special Education, Math, Science, Bilingual Ed., & in CA: English, History/Social Science, and Multiple Subject. Must have a 3.25 CUM GPA.
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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 the lender.
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