The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is the official form to apply for federal financial aid to pay for college. Specifically, the FAFSA determines who will receive aid in the form of loans, scholarships, and grants based on the information collected from the application.
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, DACA recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application
The CSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides admission, academic and financial support services to historically underserved students throughout California.
The California College Promise Grant, available to eligible students, will waive your per-unit enrollment fee (tuition) at any California community college throughout the state. There is no deadline through this application, you may apply for and receive a CCPG to cover fees at more than one college or center, there is no limit on the number of units covered. BUT, you must good grades to keep on receiving funds (it can be appealed if you don't).
https://home.cccapply.org/en/money/california-college-promise-grant
The CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides funding for emergency financial aid grants to students, specifically for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19. These funds may cover expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care.
They offer free basic-computer training as well as affordable-computers for low-income students.
ALL THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES BELOW ARE A PART OF THE CCPG (California College Promise Grant): The California College Promise Grant, available to eligible students, will waive your per-unit enrollment fee (tuition) at any California community college throughout the state. To apply you can complete the FASFA or California Dream Act Application OR apply to the CCPG Application online. There is no deadline through this application. You may apply for and should receive a CCPG to cover fees at more than one college or center. There is no limit on the number of units covered. BUT, you must have good grades to keep on receiving funds (it can be appealed if you don't though). To apply please use this link: https://home.cccapply.org/en/money/california-college-promise-grant
CC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
GC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
MC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
PC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
SDCC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
SDMC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligble students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
SDMiC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
SWC EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
CSUSM EOPS: EOP provides eligible students with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible students toward the goal of attaining a college degree. Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and community of learners cohorts.
SDSU EOPS: The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs & Ethnic Affairs (EOP) providing academic/personal advising, support centers (tutoring, studying, workshop, and computer access), dedicated financial aid counselor, Summer Bridge Program, Transfer Bridge Program, SOAR mentoring, undocumented resource areas, and an EOP grant
When to apply: October 1-November 30 during the admission application cycle. Requirement: EFC of $1,500 or below, California Resident or AB540 student, First Generation students given priority admission.
SDSU's compiled list of student-centered resources and COVID-19 updates (Look under "CARES Act" for more information on increased monetary support/available grants you can apply for)
UCSD's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
UC San Diego has many programs to help you stay informed and active. Students are invited to take part in nearly 50 multicultural associations and social justice collectives. Similarly, faculty and staff can play an integral role in removing barriers and challenging discrimination by becoming involved in academic outreach and awareness programs, affirmative action committees, and the many staff associations offered on campus.
1) Socio-Cultural Community:
We build culturally engaging communities through academic courses, trainings, events, and collaborations with the campus resource centers.
2) Personal Growth & Introspection:
We use multicultural methods of counseling to help students understand themselves and build personal goals through our peer mentoring program.
3) Intellectual Development:
We partner with faculty to provide positive, collaborative, and fearless learning environments for students’ academic coursework.
4) Professional Enrichment Opportunities
We partner with departments and organizations to implement events and opportunities that advance students’ professional goals and post-graduation plans. ..................................................... To apply for one of their programs, please click on the link for more information.