GRANTS

Grants are gift-aid, which do not have to be repaid.

California College Promise Grant

The California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver) is a state-funded program designed to waive enrollment fees charged by Los Angeles Pierce College. Since this is a waiver, there is no actual disbursement of funds. If you have already paid your enrollment fees and wish to receive a refund, you may apply at the Los Angeles Pierce College Business Office.

 

Contact the Los Angeles Pierce College Business Office for the deadline to request a refund. Students must apply for the Fee Waiver every year. The Fee Waiver application is for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring semesters. It is recommended that students reapply every Summer.

Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)

The SSCG is a supplemental grant with the purpose of providing students with additional financial aid to help offset the total cost of community college and to encourage full-time attendance and successful on-time completion.  Students must be receiving a Cal Grant B or C and is enrolled at least full-time per term. 

A maximum of $2,596 annual at $1,298 per term for eligible students who enroll and attend 12 through 14.99 units per term.  A maximum of $8,000 annually at $4,000 per term for eligible students who enroll and attend 15 units per term. 

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant Program is a federally-funded program that provides assistance to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree (U.S. degree or foreign degree) and who demonstrate financial need. Awards are based on the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and enrollment status.

The EFC is calculated based on the information, such as income and assets on the FAFSA. Grants do not need to be repaid. Actual disbursements for the Federal Pell Grant will be adjusted based on enrollment. If your enrollment is less than full-time, you may not be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant disbursement based on your EFC.

In December 2011, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74). This law has significantly impacted the Federal Pell Grant Program. Effective July 1, 2012, students are now limited to 12 full-time semesters (or 600%) of Federal Pell Grant eligibility during their lifetime. This change affects all students regardless of when or where they received their first Federal Pell Grant. For more information.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Federal Work-Study funds are limited and subject to funding availability. FWS funds are awarded, subject to availability, to students who indicated on their FAFSA an interest in the program and who demonstrated financial need. Students must submit their FAFSA by the March 2nd priority application deadline and submit/complete their financial aid file by the May 1st priority funding deadline to be considered for this program.

FWS funds are earned through part-time employment authorized by the Los Angeles Pierce College Financial Aid Office. If your Award Letter includes FWS, the Financial Aid Office will provide specific instructions on how to find a job, the required paperwork and the rules and regulations governing the program. The FWS amount listed on your Award Letter is the maximum dollar amount you can earn through your assignment. You will be paid bi-weekly depending on hours worked and will not receive payment for any unearned funds remaining at the end of the academic year. There is a minimum unit enrollment requirement of six (6) approved units at Los Angeles Pierce College to qualify for this award. If you have any questions, please contact the Los Angeles Pierce College Financial Aid Office.

If interested in Federal Work Study, please visit our Welcome Center to complete a FWS Orientation.