Grants
Grants are financial aid that usually do not have to be repaid. Grants may come from the federal government, state government, or Chico State. Each grant has different eligibility requirements.
Federal Grants
Eligibility depends on the federal grant program. Some grants are based on financial need and information provided on your FAFSA.
- Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grant
Undergraduate and credentialed students- Depends on SAI and enrollment
- Students are limited to a total of 12 full-time semesters (600%) of Pell Grant eligibility. You can log into "My Aid" using your FSA ID to determine the percentage of Pell Grant you have received to date and see how much Pell eligibility you have left.
- Does not require repayment
- Federal Pell Grant Under the Special Rule
Federal Pell Grant Under Special Rule
Formerly Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) and Children of Fallen Heroes (CFH)
Undergraduate students- May qualify based on the death of a parent or guardian in qualifying military or public safety service
- Must meet the age and other eligibility requirements
- Eligible students receive the maximum Pell Grant regardless of SAI
- Does not require repayment
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Undergraduate students- Must be Pell–eligible undergraduate
- Funds are very limited, SAI of -1500 to 0
- Need based, does not require repayment
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH)
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH)
Post-baccalaureate students- Must be PBAC student in eligible credential or graduate program
- Must file a FAFSA and have official SAI
- Minimum GPA of 3.25 or be a current or retired teacher obtaining a Master's degree
- Must be enrolled in a TEACH-eligible program plan
- Must complete initial and subsequent counseling and sign Agreement to Serve or Repay
- Four years of teaching service is required or will require repayment
- Not based on need
- Federal Pell Grant
State Grants
Below are grant programs available for California residents and AB540 eligible students. Residency status is determined by the Office of Admissions at the time of your application. By filing the FAFSA or CADAA by the priority deadline, eligible students may be considered for one of the following state grants.
- Cal Grant and Cal Grant Access
Cal Grant and Cal Grant Access
Undergraduate and some credential students- California resident or AB 540 eligible
- Depends on family income and asset amounts
- Minimum GPA requirements
- Assists with payment of state tuition fees
- New applicants must apply by priority deadline at the top of this page
- Must be enrolled at least half time
- Does not require repayment
- Cal Grant Students with Dependents Access Grant
- Students must have a dependent child under 18 years of age for whom they provide more than half their financial support during the academic year
- Must provide certification each year
- Must qualify for Cal Grant A, B or C
- See other requirements above
- State University Grant (SUG)
State University Grant (SUG)
Undergraduate, credential, and graduate students- California resident or AB 540 eligible
- Apply by the California priority deadline; funding is subject to availability.
- Eligibility is limited by degree program and number of earned units
- Assists with payment of state tuition fees
- Depends on Student Aid Index
- Need-based, does not require repayment
- Graduate Business Grant (MBA Fees Grant)
Graduate Business Grant (MBA Fees Grant)
Graduate Business students- Must be a CA resident for fee payment purposes and be assessed a Graduate Business Professional Fee
- Must file a FAFSA or CADAA
- Limited funding; must be within established Student Aid Index (SAI) range
- Must be enrolled in at least 4 units, including one fee-authorized course.
- Need-based, does not require repayment
- Cal Grant and Cal Grant Access
Program–Specific Grants
There are state and federal grants administered by Chico State for students who have been admitted to specific programs. Eligibility requirements vary by program.
- Educational Opportunity Program Grant
Educational Opportunity Program Grant
General eligibility: Undergraduates- California resident or AB 540 eligible
- Must be admitted through EOP admission process
- Must meet various economic and educational requirements
- Need-based, does not require repayment
- Student Support Services Program Grant
Student Support Services Program Grant
General eligibility: Undergraduates- Must have applied and been admitted into SSS Program
- Must be Pell-eligible
- Need-based, does not require repayment
- Amount of grant varies and is determined by the SSS Program
- Chafee Grant
Chafee Grant
General eligibility: Undergraduates- California resident or AB 540 eligible
- Current and former foster youth who are under the age of 26 as of July 1 of the award year and were in foster care between the ages of 16-18
- Does not require repayment
- PATH Scholars Grant
PATH Scholars Grant
General eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students- California resident or AB 540 eligible
- Admitted to PATH Scholars Program
- Meet various requirements
- Does not require repayment
- Golden State Teacher Grant
Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) - 2026-27 information coming soon
- New applicants who submit a 2025-26 GSTG application will be considered for awards of up to $10,000
- 2025-26 GSTG recipients commit to working at an eligible priority school or California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for 2 years within 4 years of their program completion date
- Intern credential programs are ineligible for 2025-26 GSTG participation
- GSTG funding is limited. New 2025-26 GSTG awards will be prioritized weekly based on lowest to highest Student Aid Index (SAI)
- For additional information, please visit the GSTG Program website at www.csac.ca.gov/gstg
- Educational Opportunity Program Grant