Grants
About
Grants are a form of financial aid that are based on need and disbursed according to enrollment requirements. Grants do not have to be repaid. To be considered for both federal and state grants, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between October 1 and March 2 each year.
Federal Grants
There are four types of federal student aid grants and one specialized grant/loan combination.
All grants are awarded according to financial need, as determined by the federal formula that calculates your expected family contribution (EFC) from the information you submitted on the FAFSA.
- Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grant
Undergraduate and credential students- Depends on expected family contribution, enrollment status, and duration of attendance.
- Students are limited to a total of six full-time years (600%) of Pell Grant eligibility. Visit the NSLDS website to determine the percentage of Pell grant you have received to date
- Need based, does not require repayment
- Federal Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)
Federal Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)
Undergraduate students- Identified by Department of Defense
- Dependent of deceased Veteran of Iraq/Afghanistan War
- 23 years of age or younger at the time of Veteran's death
- If older than 23 years of age, enrolled at institution of higher learning at the time of death
- Not based on need, does not require repayment
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Undergraduate students- Must be Pell–eligible undergraduate
- Must have a zero Expected Family Contribution
- Funds are very limited
- Need based, does not require repayment
- 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 EFC
- 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 (ATS)
- Four years of teaching service is required or will require repayment
- Not based on need
State Grants
There are grant programs available for California residents only. 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 of March 2, eligible students may be considered for one of the following state grants.
- Cal Grant
Cal Grant
Undergraduate and some credential students- Depends on family income and asset amounts
- Minimum GPA requirements
- Assists with payment of tuition fees
- Eligibility will be reduced by fee waiver or third party fee payment
- New applicants must apply by March 2
- Need based, does not require repayment
- State University Grant (SUG)
State University Grant (SUG)
Undergraduate, credential, and graduate students- Depends on Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
- Eligibility is limited by degree program and number of earned units.
- Assists with payment of tuition fees
- Eligibility will be reduced by fee waiver or third party fee payment
- Apply by March 2 - subject to availability of funds
- Need based, does not require repayment
- Graduate Business Grant (MBA Fees Grant)
Graduate Business Grant (MBA Fees Grant)
Graduate Business students- Must be assessed a Graduate Business Professional Fee
- Depends on Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
- Be enrolled in a minimum of one fee-authorized course
- Need based, does not require repayment
Program–Specific Grants
There are state and federal grants administered by CSU, Chico for students who have been admitted to specific programs. Eligibility for these grants is based on CSU, Chico admission, program admission, and financial need as determined by the FAFSA or CADAA.
- Educational Opportunity Program Grant
Educational Opportunity Program Grant
General eligibility: Undergraduates- California Resident
- Must be admitted through EOP admission process
- Depends on expected family contribution
- 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 SSSP
- Must be Pell-eligible
- Need based, does not require repayment
- Indian Higher Education Grant
- Must be eligible for services through an American Indian Tribe recognized by the BIA
- Need based, does not require repayment
- Chafee Grant
Chafee Grant
General eligibility: Undergraduates- California Resident
- Current and former foster youth who are under the age of 22