Financial Aid Programs

For additional information on program requirements, refer to the specific financial aid program below:

Federal Pell Grant

  • Award is a need-based grant
  • For students who have not yet received a bachelor’s degree
  • Amount varies from student to student and are awarded on an annual basis
  • Payments are prorated based on the number of units actively enrolled in and attending
  • Each student has a lifetime limit of up to six, full-time annual Pell Grant awards, or 600%

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

  • Award is need-based grant
  • Amount varies from student to student and is awarded once every academic school year
  • Payment is based on number of units enrolled in and attending, and are paid via check or direct deposit generally once per semester

Federal Work Study

  • Awarded to student who indicate on their FAFSA that they are interested in student employment
  • Offered on a first come/first served basis until all funds are exhausted
  • Requires at least six units of enrollment and is paid via check or direct deposit on the 10th of each month
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment

RC Federal Work Study Student Handbook (PDF)
RC Federal Work Study Supervisor Handbook (PDF)

Federal Direct Student Loans

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

California College Promise Grant
(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
  • Awarded automatically if you have a valid FAFSA on file and meet income requirements
  • Awarded by completing a paper CCPG application by meeting income criteria, receiving public assistance, or meeting special category criteria
  • New academic requirements for the Fee Waiver - Effective Fall 2015
    • Must maintain 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 fee waiver eligibility

General Cal Grant Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a California Resident or AB 540 eligible
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen or AB 540 eligible
  • Males must meet Selective Service requirements
  • Attend a Cal Grant eligible school
  • Not have earned a bachelor’s degree
  • Not be in grant repayment or in default on a student loan
  • Not be incarcerated
  • Enroll at least half-time to receive payment
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment 

Deadline to Apply

  • Deadline is March 2nd of each award year

How to Apply

  • Submit a high school GPA to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2nd
    • Recent graduates - Check with your high school to verify your GPA was submitted.
    • Students who have been out of high school for one year must complete the GPA Verification Form and submit to their high school Registrar or Records Office.
  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (DAA) by March 2nd
  • Create an account at WebGrants for Students after you submit your FAFSA or DAA for your award status

Once you submit your completed FAFSA/DAA and high school GPA you will be considered for the appropriate Cal Grant award based on GPA, financial need and college of attendance.

Cal Grant A

  • For low to middle income students
  • 3.00 high school GPA minimum
  • May be used for an academic program that is 2-4 years in length
  • Can only be used for tuition and fees
  • If awarded at a California Community College, will be held in reserve up to two years until student transfers to a 4-year school

Cal Grant B

  • For low income students
  • 2.00 high school GPA minimum
  • May be used for an academic program that is at least 1 year in length
  • Includes an additional annual Access Award amount (living expenses)
  • California Community College Students with 12 units or more may qualify for an augmented Cal Grant B Access award. Amount will vary depending on the number of qualifying students. Check with the Financial Aid office to see if you qualify for the increased Access Award.

Cal Grant C

  • For low to middle income students
  • 2.00 high school GPA minimum
  • May be used for an academic program that is up to 2 years in length
  • Assists with the costs of a technical or vocational career education

How to Apply - Competitive Awards

Students who are not eligible for the Cal Grant Entitlement Awards may be eligible for a Competitive Award:

  • Students who are not awarded a Cal Grant Entitlement award.
  • Students who meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements.
  • Students who complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Deadline to Apply

  • CA Community College, CSU, UC or eligible Private College Students March 2nd
  • CA Community College Students Only September 2nd

How to Apply

  • Complete a FAFSA by the March 2 Cal Grant deadline date.
  • If you are attending a Community College and missed the March deadline, you must complete your FAFSA by the September 2 nd deadline.
  • Submit a verified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission by the stated Cal Grant deadline (Reedley College will submit your GPA electronically for you if have attended within the last three years and have completed at least 16 degree-applicable units).

This is a competitive award and limited to 25,750 awards each academic year. Students who are awarded a competitive award must claim their awards electronically using WebGrants for Students. Students are selected for this award based on information from their FAFSA and their GPA. These awards are not currently available to Dream Applicants.Students are scored based on information provided on their FAFSA and their GPA. Scoring components include: GPA, parent education level, access equalizer, student or parent household status, family income and household size.12,875 competitive awards are offered to students who meet the March 2 filing deadline. 12,875 competitive awards are offered to students who are enrolled at a California Community College for the fall term and have a GPA reported by the September 2 filing deadline.

Dream Act

Not a US Citizen or Permanent resident? Want to apply for financial aid, but cannot apply for federal aid due to your immigration status? Have you attended a California High School for three full years and graduated from a California High School or received your GED or passed the high school equivalency exam in California? You may be eligible for state financial aid under the California Dream Act. Read on!

Current Reedley College Students

Did you graduate in 2019 but were not awarded a Cal Grant? Complete a 2020-2021 Dream Act Application and check with your high school to verify your GPA was submitted. Both should be submitted by March 2nd to be considered for your high school entitlement Cal Grant.

Current High School Seniors

Complete a 2019-2020 Dream Act Application for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver and for a Cal Grant Entitlement Award. For more information, read on and visit www.caldreamact.org.

Until the passage of the Dream Act, students who are not US Citizens or Permanent Residents were not eligible for federal, state or college funded financial aid. Under this law, students who qualify under AB 540 criteria may now be eligible for certain types of financial aid. The CA Dream Act Application (CADA) is used to determine a student's eligibility for need-based financial aid. For detailed information on the California Dream Act, please visit http://csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp.  Additional information is also available in UC Santa Barbara's California Dream Application Tutorial.

What is the California Dream Act?

The Dream Act is really two laws that were passed in 2011 and allow AB 540 students to apply for and receive several types of financial aid, including:

  • Board of Governors Fee Waivers
  • State financial aid like Cal Grants and Chafee Grants
  • Assistance from EOPS, CARE or CalWORKs
  • Privately-funded scholarships

Check with your college financial aid, scholarship, EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs offices to see what is available.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a comprehensive program that actively assists students pursuing academic and vocational goals that require additional financial and academic assistance. Below are a list of services provided to eligible students.

  • Support Services
  • EOPS Grants
  • Book Vouchers
  • Academic Counseling
  • Tutorial Services
  • C.A.R.E. (Childcare Assistance for Single Parents on TANF

CalWorks

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.

Scholarships

  • The new Scholarship Listing, which includes all RC scholarships and their criteria, is available each January on our website under Scholarship Opportunities
  • Scholarship applications must be submitted by March 2 of each year to be considered for scholarships the following academic year
  • You must have a Social Security number or a Reedley College ID number to apply
  • Most scholarships require at least 12 units of enrollment, unless otherwise stated