PO Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Ph: (916)526-7590
Fax: (916)526-8002
E-mail: custsvcs@csac.ca.gov
URL: http://www.csac.ca.gov

Assumption Programs of Loans for Education

(Four Year College, University/Loan)

Purpose: The APLE is a competitive teacher loan assumption program designed to encourage outstanding students and out-of-state teachers to become California teachers within subject areas where a teacher shortage has been identified or in schools meeting specific criteria identified annually. Participants may receive up to $19,000 towards outstanding student loans. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 7700. Minimum award amount: $11000. Maximum award amount: $19000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 6500 loan(s). To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 6/30. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Federally funded award is available to California high school seniors. Students are awarded based on outstanding academic merit. Students must be nominated by their high school. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 700. Maximum no. of awards: 800. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 750 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; test scores; financial need analysis. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Cal Grant C

(Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for California residents who are enrolled in a short-term vocational training program. Program must lead to a recognized degree or certificate. Course length must be a minimum of 4 months and no longer than 24 months. Students must be attending an approved California institution and show financial need. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 7761. Minimum award amount: $576. Maximum award amount: $3168. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7761 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; GPA verification. Deadline: 3/2. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Child Development Teacher and Supervisor Grant Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award is for those students pursuing an approved course of study leading to a Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In exchange for each year funding is received, recipients agree to provide one year of service in a licensed childcare center. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 300. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 250 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; reference(s); FAFSA. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Competitive Cal Grant A

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for California residents who are not recent high school graduates attending an approved college or university within the state. Must show financial need and meet minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 22500. Minimum award amount: $2046. Maximum award amount: $9708. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1244 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; GPA verification. Deadline: 3/2. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Competitive Cal Grant B

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award is for California residents who are not recent high school graduates attending an approved college or university within the state. Must show financial need and meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 22500. Minimum award amount: $700. Maximum award amount: $11259. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 21185 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; GPA verification. Deadline: 3/2. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Entitlement Cal Grant A

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award is for California residents who are recent high school graduates attending an approved college or university within the state. Must show financial need and meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $2046. Maximum award amount: $9708. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 19388 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; GPA verification. Deadline: 3/2. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Entitlement Cal Grant B

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for California residents who are high school graduates attending an approved college or university within the state. Must show financial need and meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $700. Maximum award amount: $11259. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 42807 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 3/2. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.

Law Enforcement Personnel Development Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program provides college grants to needy dependents of California law enforcement officers, officers and employees of the Department of Corrections and Department of Youth Authority, and firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $11259. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 16 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 916-526-7590, custsvcs@csac.ca.gov.