Financial Aid and Scholarships
We strongly encourage all current and prospective students to apply for a scholarship or financial aid to attend California State University, Chico.
Many university scholarships are open to all students regardless of their area of study. Students may also obtain program scholarships within their particular subject area. Learn more about university scholarships and procedures.
In addition, students interested in teaching mathematics or science have several special scholarship and loan programs that are also available.
On-Campus Scholarships
Math & Science Scholarships
Currently, the Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) in conjunction with the Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) at California State University, Chico is focused on recruiting students to become math and science teachers. They have a special scholarship program that awards scholarships up to $5,000. Deadline: April 2, 2012.
Robert Noyce Scholarships
Noyce Scholarships are designed to encourage talented math, science and engineering majors and professionals to enter into the teaching profession. Each Noyce Scholar can receive up to two years of scholarships with stipends of $12,000 per year. Noyce Scholars will be selected by consideration of academic achievement, under-representation and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. For more detailed information and an application, please visit our Noyce Scholarship page. Application Deadline:April 2, 2012.
Math Scholarships
Science Scholarships
Off-Campus Scholarships and Financial Support
APLE Loan Program
The Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) program in particular forgives as much as $19,500 in student loans to students who become California math and science teachers. Find out more about the APLE program and to see a complete listing of teacher shortage academic areas.
Perkins Loan
The Federal Perkins Loan Teacher Cancellation program applies to teachers who have taught in an elementary or secondary school in the fields of science. If a borrower is eligible for teacher cancellation under any of the categories, up to 100 percent of the loan may be canceled for teaching service.
Knowles Fellowships
The Knowles Math & Science Teaching Fellowships are for students who have received a bachelor's or advanced degree in science and are committed to teaching high school science. The fellowship supports them professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program to eligibility for tenure.