Types of Financial Aid
Federal Work Study
Students who are interested in the Federal Work Study (FWS) program are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other supplemental materials. All application materials are available online.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Crafton Hills College participates in the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, which provides federal grants to a maximum of $4,000 per year for students who qualify. The average grant at Crafton Hills College is $600. Applicants must be US citizens or eligible non-citizens and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required supplemental materials. All applications materials are available in the Financial Aid Office.
Cal Grants
The California Student Aid Commission offers three grants for which Crafton Hills College students are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply for these programs for the following year is March 2 and September 2. Students interested in this program must meet the published deadline; no exceptions are made. To apply students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov, from October 1st to March 2nd for the following year.
Dream Act Students may also apply for Cal Grants by completing the Dream Act Application anytime from October 1st to March 2nd of each year at dream.csac.ca.gov.
Full-Time Student Success Grant (FTSSG)
The Full-Time Student Success Grant (FTSSG) is a new financial aid award for Cal Grant recipients attending a California community college full time.
Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOG)
This waiver is available to California residents to cover resident enrollment fees. Students must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver Application. The maximum waiver is equal to the community college enrollment fees. Dream Act Students may also apply for the BOG by demonstration need by completed the Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov or BOG application.
All students who receive BOG will still have a small balance to be paid with Admissions and Records.
Should you need to apply for a refund, please check the class schedule for Important Dates for Deadlines.
Federal Pell Grant Program
Crafton Hills College participates in the Federal Pell Grant Program, which provides federal grants of approximately $5,920 per year for students, depending upon the financial ability of the family and/or individual to contribute to the cost of higher education (as determined by a federal methodology). Applicants must be US citizens or eligible non-citizens and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required supplemental materials. All application materials are available online. Students may apply for a Federal Pell Grant any time after October 1st and have a completed file with the Financial Aid Office.