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If you’re applying for financial aid, you first need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. For those who are unable to do so, the California Dream Act also allows certain students to apply for and receive state financial aid.
Student Services and Financial Aid. Is there federal emergency assistance available for students to cover costs related to COVID-19 provided by Congress through the CARES Act,and if there is who is eligible? Are there any changes regarding financial aid that I need to know about? What do I need to know if I’m a veteran with GI Bill benefits?
California community colleges offer financial aid options to support your college education. No matter your economic or citizenship status, it's free to apply.
- Eligibility
- Service Obligation
- Repayment
- How to Apply
- Next Steps
- Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice
To be eligible for the GSTG, a student must meet the following eligibility criteria: 1. Be currently enrolled in a professional preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) that either: 1.1. Has a main campus location or administrative entity in California, including programs operated by California (CA) Local Educat...
There is a service requirement tied to receiving GSTG funds. The commitment is documented in the Service Agreement (SA)and no funds are awarded until the SA is accepted by the participant. All GSTG recipients commit to work at an eligible priority school or California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for 4 years within 8 years of the date they comple...
GSTG recipients have 6 years to complete their program and be issued their preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential by the CTC from the date the Commission mails their initial GSTG payment to their institution. Failure to meet this requirement will result in immediate placement on a 4-year Repayment Schedule for 100% of the grant...
STEP 1: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid) or CA Dream Act Application (CA Dream Act Application). STEP 2: Submit a Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Application. The 2023-24 GSTG application is now open.We will continue to accept applications through April 1, 2024, or until all funds have b...
Once a student has submitted a GSTG application, they will receive a confirmation email. The student’s institution will verify their eligibility and determine their award amount. After the institution verifies the student’s eligibility, the student will be asked to sign their Service Agreement (SA). The SA outlines the program requirements, service...
If you are interested in enrolling in a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential and would like to submit a request for a pre-enrollment conditional award notice from the Commission, please email goldenstateteachers@csac.ca.gov with the subject line “Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award N...
Feb 1, 2018 · California’s financial aid priority deadline for the 2024-25 academic year is May 2, 2024. Students attending California Community Colleges for the 2024-25 academic year should also apply by May 2 and no later than September 3, 2024.
May 5, 2021 · As the California Legislature considers proposals to strengthen the program and increase access to competitive Cal Grants this year, a new series of fact sheets explores the financial aid available to California’s community college students and how it varies by region, race/ethnicity, and age.
