Financial aid is given based on a student’s financial need. This is calculated using the Student Aid Index (SAI), which comes from the information on your FAFSA. The SAI is then compared to òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµâ€™s Cost of Attendance (COA) to determine if you qualify for need-based aid.
Financial aid is given in a specific order based on eligibility:
These are the only programs that òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ includes as part of a student's financial aid package initially. Please note that SEOG and Federal Work-Study funds are very limited and generally spent early in the awarding cycle.
After you receive your initial Financial Aid Award Offer, òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ may be notified by campus or other external agencies about other financial aid resources you may be receiving. These include Cal Grant, foundation scholarships, other off-campus scholarships and EOPS grants.
If you receive one of these, your financial aid package may be adjusted. For example, if you get a scholarship, your Federal Work-Study amount might be reduced.
For more details, check out the How to Read Your Award Offer page.