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Types of Financial Aid

Program	Type of Aid	Program Details	AHC Annual Amount
Federal Pell Grant	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Available to undergraduate students	$767-$7,395
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	For undergraduate students with exceptional financial need; funds depend on availability of school	$150-$750
Federal Student Loans	Money that has to be repaid with interest	Subsidized: US Dept. of Ed pays interest while student is in school, during grace period and deferment periods; must be enrolled at least half-time and have financial need	Depends on grade level and dependency status
Federal Student Loans	Money that has to be repaid with interest	Unsubsidized: Student is responsible for the interest; must be at least half-time; financial need is not required	Depends on grade level and dependency status
Federal Work-Study	Money earned while in school; doesn't need to be repaid	Earn through a job on or off campus	Up to $3,000
Cal-Grant	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Must complete GPA verification form and FAFSA before March 2	Cal-Grant B: $1,672 Cal-Grant C: $1,094
		Cal-Grant 4: For university; this grant can be put on reserve until student transfers
		Cal-Grant 2: For community college students with exceptional financial need
		Cal-Grant 2: For occupational or technical program
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a financial aid program for Cal Grant 2 recipients attending a California Community College full-time (12 units or more).	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Eligibility Criteria Must be a Cal Grant 2 recipient that received a full-time Cal Grant payment Must be enrolled full-time (12 units or more) Must be meeting Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards Must have unmet need to receive the SSCG	$2,596 annually for eligible students who enroll and attend 12 through 14.99 units per term. $8,000 annually for eligible students who enroll and attend 15 units or more per term.
Scholarships	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Students can apply for various scholarships. Each scholarship may have different requirements and deadlines	Varies