• For students who have not yet received a bachelor’s degree
• Amount varies from student to student and is awarded on an annual basis
• Payment is based on the number of units enrolled in and attending and is paid via check or direct deposit generally twice per semester
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment
• Each student has a lifetime limit of up to six, full-time annual Pell Grant awards, or 600%
• Award is a need-based grant 

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the way you qualify for a Pell Grant will change. Instead of using categories like “full-time” or “half-time,” it will now be based on something called “enrollment intensity.”

Enrollment intensity is a percentage that shows how many units you’re taking compared to a full-time course load, or 12 units. Your Pell Grant amount will be based on this percentage, which is more flexible and better matches your actual classes.

Keep in mind, this change only applies to the Federal Pell Grant. Other aid programs, like Cal Grant, will still use the old categories.

What is a Pell Grant?

Learn more about Federal Pell Grant.

• Must be repaid
• Must be enrolled in at least six units of non-remedial/non-ESL coursework
• In addition to the completed file, the student must complete online entrance counseling and sign a promissory note.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

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• Award is a need-based grant

• Amount varies from student to student and is awarded once every academic school year

• Payment is based on the number of units enrolled in and attending and is paid via check or direct deposit generally once per semester

• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

What is an FSEOG?

Learn more about the FSEOG

FWS allows students to earn money toward their education by working on campus in various departments. The goal of the FWS program is to provide students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an environment where education remains the primary focus. Because this is a paid position that you will receive an actual paycheck for the hours worked. Your earnings are taxable so you will receive a W-2 for the year and may be required to file taxes.

• Students must complete a current year FAFSA application.
• Starting July 1st, the FWS interest list will be opened, and positions will be available on a first-come/first-served basis until all funds are exhausted.
• Be enrolled in 6 active units.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress 

(Formerly known as Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver)

• Must be a California Resident or AB-540 eligible as determined by the Admissions and Records Office (contact Admissions and Records for residency questions)
• Awarded automatically if you have a valid FAFSA or Dream Act application on file with RC and you meet income requirements
• Awarded by completing a paper CCPG application by meeting income criteria, receiving public assistance, or meeting special category criteria

Regulations Effective Fall 2015

• Must sustain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Must complete more than 50 percent of your cumulative coursework
• If you are below these standards for two consecutive terms (summer excluded), you may lose your grant eligibility

What is a California College Promise Grant?

Read more about the California Promise Grant.

Cal Grants are offered by the State of California to students attending eligible California institutions of higher education.  The Cal Grant program is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).  Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid as long as you complete your courses successfully.

Cal Grant A & B can generally cover up to 4 years of full-time attendance (typically 2 years of that at a community college). In order to graduate within 4 years, a student must take at least 15 units per semester.

What is a Cal Grant?

Read more about the Cal Grant

What is the Community College Student Success Completion Grant?

The Student Success Completion Grant is available to students who receive a Cal Grant. This grant rewards you for taking more classes by providing additional financial support. You can receive up to $8,000 per year to help cover your education and living expenses, if you meet the unit requirement listed below:

• Student Success Completion Grant #1(RSSC1): 12-14.5 units semester = $1,298 semester ($2,596 per year)
• Student Success Completion Grant #2 (RSSC2): 15+ units semester = $2702 semester ($5,404 per year)

Additional Requirements:

• To qualify a student must be a recipient of a Cal Grant 
• Award is based on student financial need
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress
• The student must be a California resident or exempt from paying nonresident tuition

Read more about the Student Success Completion Grant

The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a partnership between Reedley College and Fresno County Employment & Temporary Assistance (E&TA).  Fresno County Department of Social Services provide services to people on cash aid who qualify for the program. Eligibility is determined by Fresno County E&TA.  CalWORKs participants attend an orientation conducted by the CalWORKs staff. Students will receive information about the requirements and expectations. At that time, an appointment is scheduled with a CalWORKs counselor. The counselor will assist the student with registering for school, determining a class schedule, and providing support and guidance through the academic experience. Students are required to meet with the CalWORKs counselor at least once every semester to maintain eligibility.

If you are or were in foster care and are under 27 years old, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don't have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for childcare, transportation, and rent while you're in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states.

Students must :

• Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18.
• They have not reached their 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year.
• Be enrolled in an eligible vocational school or college courses at least half-time.
• Be making satisfactory academic progress.

For further information about the California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth and to apply online visit Chafee Grant.