Types of Aid
Grants
Currently, grants fall under four general categories, all of which are addressed on this page. The first, and largest number of grants are for Undergraduate Students. 2nd Bachelor Students, Credential Students, and Graduate Students make up the three remaining categories. Certificate students are only eligible for loans.
Undergraduate Students
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA) Athletic Grants-In-Aid
These grants are administered through the athletic department. A student with exceptional athletic talent may be eligible for a grant to cover a portion or all the cost of education. For further details contact the athletic department.
Federal Pell Grant
Undergraduate students working towards their first Bachelor's degree may be eligible for a Pell Grant. Student must be making satisfactory academic progress. The annual amounts range from $976 to $5,350 for the 2009-2010 academic year. The award amount is determined based on the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost of education and the student's enrollment status. All undergraduate students automatically apply for this Grant by submitting the Free Application For Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA).
State University Grant (SUG)
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree are eligible for State University Grant. The maximum award in 2008-2009 is $3,777. Any state resident who applies for financial aid will automatically be considered for this program. This grant is only available to California residents.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is designed to assist undergraduate students. The estimated average award for 2008-2009 was $750. Any student with exceptional need who applies for financial aid will automatically be considered for this program. The CSUSB Financial Aid Office is responsible for selecting the recipients of this award and for determining the amount of the award based on the student's computed need.
Educational Opportunity Program Grant (EOPG)
Disadvantaged students who are California residents and who are seeking a bachelor's degree may be eligible for admission to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Students should contact the EOP office located in University Hall for EOP application procedures. When students are officially enrolled in the EOP program and demonstrate financial aid eligibility, they may be eligible for an EOP grant. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The estimated average annual award for 2008-2009 is $750. Awarding of this grant is based on availability of funds.
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The ACG grant is available for first-year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, and for second-year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. This grant is in addition to the student's Federal Pell grant.
To receive the ACG grant, a student must:
- be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- be enrolled at least half-time
- be receiving a Federal Pell grant for the same award year
- be enrolled in the first or second academic year of a program of study at an eligible two-year or four-year degree-granting institution
- have successfully completed a rigorous secondary school program of study and graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, for first-year students and after January 2005, for second-year students; and
- if a second-year student, have successfully completed their first year and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
The ACG grant will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study. Each quarter during the academic year, the student will receive one third of the total amount awarded.
Disbursement of the ACG grant will be authorized to the Business Office after “census” each quarter.
ACG Grant Amounts for 2009-2010
| PROGRAM/YEAR IN SCHOOL
|
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT Scheduled Award |
THREE-QUARTER TIME ENROLLMENT Annual Award |
HALF-TIME ENROLLMENT Annual Award |
| ACG - FIRST YEAR |
$750 |
$563 |
$375 |
| ACG - SECOND YEAR |
$1,300 |
$975 |
$650 |
The amount of the student's ACG grant, in combination with the student's Federal Pell grant, other resources, and estimated financial assistance, may not exceed the student's financial need (cost of attendance minus the Expected Family Contribution [EFC] equals financial need). A student may not receive more than one ACG award in each academic year for which the student is eligible.
All annual award amounts for an academic year may be ratably reduced if sufficient funds are not available to all eligible students nationally in an award year.
A student applies for the ACG grant by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Based on the information the student provides on the FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education will contact potential eligible students (via regular mail, or by electronic mail when an e-mail address is provided on the FAFSA).
The notification will provide information to help the student determine whether he or she completed "a qualifying rigorous secondary school program" identified by a state or local educational agency and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Click here for a detailed listing of recognized programs. The notification directs the student to self-certify his or her eligibility at FAFSA web site www.fafsa.ed.gov by completing Step 3, "Make Corrections to a Processed FAFSA," answering additional questions to determine whether he or she meets the rigorous secondary course work requirements. If the student does not have access to the Internet, he or she may call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243; TTY for the hearing-impaired 1-800-730-8913).
The Department then notifies each eligible student's post secondary institution(s) listed on the FAFSA that the student may qualify for the ACG grant. The school will determine whether the student meets all of the eligibility criteria. The financial aid office will award the ACG grant to eligible students.
The National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant)
The National SMART grant is available during the third and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for the Federal Pell grant and who are majoring in computer science, engineering, foreign language determined critical to national security, life sciences, mathematics, natural resources and conservation, physical sciences, psychology and technology. The student must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in coursework required for the major. This grant is in addition to the student's Federal Pell grant award.
To receive the SMART grant, a student must:
- be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- be enrolled at least half-time in a SAMRT eligible degree program
- be receiving a Federal Pell grant for the same award year
- be enrolled in the third or fourth academic year of their program of study in an eligible four-year degree-granting institution
- if third-year student, have successfully completed the second year, or if fourth-year student, have successfully completed the third year
- be pursuing a SMART eligible grant-eligible major.
- have and maintain at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the coursework required for the student’s major
- be enrolled in at least one course that meets the specific requirements of the student’s National SMART grant-eligible major
The National SMART grant will provide up to $4000 for each of the third and fourth years of undergraduate study. Each quarter during the academic year, the student will receive one third of the total amount awarded.
Please allow approximately two weeks after census for verification of all of the above.
The amount of the student's National SMART grant, in combination with the student's Federal Pell grant, other resources, and estimated financial assistance may not exceed the student's financial need (cost of attendance minus the Expected Family Contribution [EFC] equals financial need). A student may not receive more than one National SMART grant award in each academic year for which the student is eligible.
All annual award amounts for an academic year may be ratably reduced if sufficient funds are not available to all eligible students nationally in an award year.
A student can apply for the National SMART grant by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The post secondary school listed on the student's FAFSA will determine whether the student meets all of the eligibility requirements. The financial aid office will award the grant to eligible students.
Disbursement of the National SMART will be authorized to the Business Office after “census” each quarter if the following is verified:
- pursuing a National SMART grant-eligible major
- at least half time enrollment
- enrollment in at least one course that meets the specific requirements of the student’s National SMART grant-eligible major
- GPA is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the coursework required for the student’s major
National SMART Grant Amounts for 2009-2010
| PROGRAM/YEAR IN SCHOOL |
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT Scheduled Award |
THREE-QUARTER TIME ENROLLMENT Annual Award |
HALF-TIME ENROLLMENT Annual Award |
| NATIONAL SMART GRANT - THIRD YEAR |
$4,000 |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
| NATIONAL SMART GRANT - FOURTH YEAR |
$4,000 |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
| NATIONAL SMART GRANT - FIFTH YEAR |
$4,000 |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants provide money to help defray the costs of education for students of Native American heritage. A student may apply who:
- is certified by a tribal agency to be at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut;
- has unmet financial aid eligibility;
- is working toward a graduate or undergraduate degree;
- completes all of the application requirements
Although the CSUSB Financial Aid Office will provide assistance in filing the application, eligible students should contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs local office for a record of their tribal background. The Bureau of Indian Affairs agency and/or area office is responsible for review and processing of post secondary education requests.
Cal Grants A, B Competitive Awards
The California Student Commission (CSAC) administers grant programs exclusively for California residents.
Cal Grant A is a California State Grant that is applied toward registration and educational fees. It is renewable for a maximum of four years. New and continuing students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial aid eligibility may apply. Cal Grant A awards for 2008-2009 at CSUSB are a maximum of $3,048 for undergraduates and $3,540 for the fifth year teaching credential program.
Cal Grant B is college opportunities grant for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and low-income families. Awards range from $1,551 to $5,091 per year at CSUSB and are renewable up to four years if students are eligible. Cal Grant B pays an access grant of $1,551 in the first year and pays tuition and subsistence in subsequent years. Selection for this grant is based on financial aid eligibility, parent's income/size, parent's education level, and household status, and the students' grades.
To apply Cal Grant A and B, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Cal Grant GPA Verification form by March 2. FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification form are available at the Financial Aid Office, UH-150 through March 2 . Students may also complete the FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . New Cal Grant applicants must also have a GPA Verification form completed and mailed to CSAC no later than March 2.
September 2 deadline for:
* Community college competitive program awards high school seniors and all students attending/planning to attend a community college.
Cal Grant Entitlement Awards
Students who meet the academic requirements (3.0 GPA) for Cal Grant A and (2.0 GPA) for Cal Grant B and fall within established income and asset ceilings, will receive a Cal Grant A or B Entitlement Awards.
Cal Grant A provides tuition and fee assistance for students with financial need at California public and independent colleges and selected post secondary schools. Cal Grant A awards for 2008-2009 at CSUSB are a maximum of $3,048 for undergraduates students and are renewable up to four years if the student remain eligible.
Cal Grant B provides an access grant of $1,551 for the first year of study for entering freshmen. Beginning with the second year of the award, recipients also receive an additional grant that covers the CSU State University Fee when renewed. Cal Grant B is a college opportunity grant for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who attend a California public or independent college, or post secondary school. Cal Grant B awards for 2008-2009 range from $1,551 to $4,599 per year at CSUSB and are renewable up to four years if students are eligible.
To apply Cal Grant A and B Entitlement Awards, you must apply within a year of graduating from high school and meet the March 2 application deadline for filing FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification form. Students may also complete the FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1.
Please remember that it takes two forms, the GPA Verification form and FAFSA application to apply for this program.
2008 - 2009 Cal Grant Program Income Ceilings
Dependent students and Independent students with dependents other than a spouse
Family Size: |
Cal Grant A, C, and T |
Cal Grant B |
| Six or more: |
$88,300 |
$48,500 |
| Five |
$81,900 |
$44,900 |
| Four |
$76,400 |
$40,200 |
| Three |
$70,300 |
$36,100 |
| Two |
$68,700 |
$32,100 |
Independent students:
Single, no dependents |
$28,000 |
$28,000 |
| Married, no other dependents |
$32,100 |
$32,100 |
2008 - 2009 Cal Grant Program Asset Ceilings
| |
Cal Grant A, C, and T |
Cal Grant B |
| Dependent students ** |
$59,100 |
$59,100 |
| Independent Students |
$28,100 |
$28,100 |
California Chafee Grant
The California Chafee Grant Program gives students up to $5,000.00 annually in free money to current or former foster youth to use for college courses. To qualify for the California Chafee Grant, foster youth must have been in foster care on their 16th birthday and not have reached their 22nd birthday. The student must attend school at least half time, their course of study must be at least one year long and must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
To apply, students must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), students may apply online and submit the California Chafee Grant Application, which is available online at California Chafee Grant website or by calling toll free (888) 224-7268.
The California Student Aid Commission will review the student's FAFSA and Chafee Grant Application. The California Department of Social Services will verify the student's Independent Living Program (ILP) status and the student's school financial aid office will determine their financial aid eligibility. At that time, the Commission will send the student a letter to inform him/her if they qualify to receive a Chafee grant or not.
Child Development Grant Program
The Child Development Grant Program is a need-based grant designed to encourage students to enter the field of child care and development in a licensed children’s center. Students who plan to enroll at least half-time in course work leading to a Child Development Permit as teacher, master teacher, site supervisor or program director, are eligible to apply through the institution they plan to attend. To receive funding, students must sign a Service Commitment Agreement stating they will provide one year of full-time service in a licensed children’s center for each year they receive the grant.
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD)
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependents and spouses of: California peace officers (Highway Patrol, marshals, sheriffs, police officers), Department of Corrections and California Youth Authority employees, and permanent/full-time firefighters employed by public entities who have been killed in the performance of duty or totally disabled as a result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of duty
Grant awards match the amount of a Cal Grant award and range from $100 to $9,873 for up to four years. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. For further information, please contact the Specialized Program Unit at (888) 224-7268 Option #3 or online at California Student Aid Commission website.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH Grant)
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school which serves students from low-income families.
To receive a TEACH Grant you must:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), although you do not have to demonstrate financial need.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Be enrolled in a credential or graduate program leading towards teaching in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
- Be enrolled in coursework that is necessary to begin a career in teaching or plan to complete such coursework in math, science, or special education. Such coursework may include subject area courses (e.g., math courses for a student who intends to be a math teacher).
- Meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25).
- Complete TEACH Grant counseling each year you receive a TEACH Grant award and,
- Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve
There are conditions to receiving this grant that are not placed on other grants. Please make sure you understand these conditions prior to receiving any funds.
NOTE: The U.S Department of Education estimates that 80% of the students who receive this grant will not be able to fulfill the teaching obligation and their grant funds will convert permanently to an Unsubsidized Direct Loan. Students will then be charged interest from the date the grant(s) disbursed.
Award Amount
The TEACH Grant Program provides:
- up to $4,000 per year if attending full time
- up to $3000 per year if attending 3/4 time
- up to $2,000 per year if attending 1/2 time
- up to $1,000 per year if attending less than 1/2 time
The TEACH Grant, along with all other types of financial aid and resources you receive, cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
Conditions
In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. As a recipient of a TEACH Grant, you must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant.
High-Need Field
High-need fields are the specific subject areas identified below:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Special Education
These are teacher subject shortage areas (not geographic areas) that are listed in the Department of Education’s Annual Teacher Shortage Area Nationwide Listing
Schools Serving Low-Income Students
Schools serving low-income students include any elementary or secondary schools that are listed in the Department of Education’s Annual Directory of Designated Low-Income Schools for Teacher Cancellation Benefits
TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve
Each year you receive a TEACH Grant, you must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve that is available on the Department of Education website. The TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve specifies the conditions under which the grant will be awarded, the teaching service requirements, and includes an acknowledgment by you that you understand that if you do not meet the teaching service requirements you must repay the grant as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, with interest accrued from the date the grant funds were disbursed. Specifically, the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve will provide that:
- For each TEACH Grant-eligible program for which you received TEACH Grant funds, you must serve as a full-time teacher for a total of at least four academic years within eight calendar years after you completed or withdrew from the academic program for which you received the TEACH Grant.
- You must perform the teaching service as a highly-qualified teacher at a low-income school. The term highly-qualified teacher is defined in section 9101(23) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 or in section 602(10) of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
- Your teaching service must be in a high-need field.
- You must comply with any other requirements that the Department of Education determines to be necessary.
Documentation
You must confirm with the U.S. Department of Education within 120 days of completing or otherwise ceasing enrollment in your teacher preparation program that you are fulfilling (or plan to fulfill) the terms and conditions of your service agreement. You must document your teaching service, and your documentation must be certified by the chief administrative officer at the school where you teach. It is your responsibility as a TEACH Grant recipient to maintain communication with U.S. Department of Education.
Canceling your TEACH Grant
If you decide that you don’t want a TEACH Grant (or if you want to receive less than the full amount for which you are eligible), you can cancel all or part of your TEACH Grant by notifying the Financial Aid Office:
- 14 days after the date the school notifies you of your right to cancel all or part of the TEACH Grant
or
- The first day of the school’s payment period
IMPORTANT REMINDER
If you receive a TEACH Grant but do not complete the required teaching service, as explained above, you will be required to repay the grants as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Direct Loan, with interest accrued from the date of each TEACH Grant disbursement.
2nd Bachelor Students
State University Grant (SUG)
Students pursuing a second BA are eligible for a SUG. The maximum award in 2008-2009 is $4,485. Any state resident who applies for financial aid will automatically be considered for this program. This grant is only available to California residents.
Credential Students
Federal Pell Grant
Students working towards a teacher certification program and have not previously earned a post-baccalaureate degree may be eligible for a Pell Grant for a maximum of 48 attempted units. Student must be enrolled in at least six Pell eligible units and be making satisfactory academic progress. The annual amounts range from $976 to $5350 for the 2009-2010 academic year. The award amount is determined based on the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost of education and the student's enrollment status. All teaching credential students automatically apply for this Grant by submitting the Free Application For Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA).
Preliminary Credential Core Courses (by Credential Programs) 2009-2010
To determine what Credential Program category you are in, please look at the following questions:
- Are you pursuing a 'Single Subject', 'Multiple Subject', or 'Special Education' credential program?
- Are you in an 'Intern' credential program or a 'Traditional' credential program?
- If you are pursuing a Multiple Subject credential, are you in a 'BCLAD program or a non-BCLAD' program?
Listed in the tables below are Core credential courses that can be counted as units toward Pell Grants and/or Cal Grants.
Core Credential Courses Table
| Single Subject - Traditional |
Single Subject - Intern |
| ESEC 405 |
ESEC 602 |
ESEC 405 |
ESEC 514 |
| ESEC 407 |
ESEC 514 |
ESEC 407 |
ESEC 506E |
| ESEC 410 |
MUS 411 |
ESEC 570A |
ESEC 506F |
| ESEC 505 |
ART 499 |
ESEC 410 |
ESEC 506L |
| ESEC 550A |
ESEC 550C |
ESEC 413 |
ESEC 506M |
| ESEC 417 |
ESEC 506E |
ESEC 570B |
ESEC 506P |
| ESEC 413 |
ESEC 506F |
ESEC 417 |
ESEC 506S |
| ESEC 508 |
ESEC 506L |
ESEC 419 |
ESEC 555 |
| ESEC 512 |
ESEC 506M |
ESEC 570C |
ESEC 556 |
| ESEC 550B |
ESEC 506P |
ESEC 512 |
|
| ESEC 419 |
ESEC 506S |
ESEC 513 |
|
| Multiple Subject - Traditional - Non-BCLAD |
Multiple Subject - Traditional - BCLAD |
Multiple Subject - Intern - Non-BCLAD |
Multiple Subject - Intern - BCLAD |
| EELB 312 |
EELB 540A |
EELB 312 |
EELB 540A |
EELB 312 |
EELB 560A |
EELB 312 |
EELB 560A |
| EELB 313 |
EELB 532 |
EELB 313 |
EELB 532 |
EELB 313 |
EELB 532 |
EELB 313 |
EELB 532 |
| EELB 315 |
EELB 533 |
EELB 316 |
EELB 534 |
EELB 315 |
EELB 533 |
EELB 316 |
EELB 534 |
| EELB 317 |
EELB 539 |
EELB 317 |
EELB 539 |
EELB 317 |
EELB 539 |
EELB 317 |
EELB 539 |
| EELB 519 |
EELB 540B |
EELB 519 |
EELB 540B |
EELB 519 |
EELB 560B |
EELB 519 |
EELB 560B |
| EELB 422 |
EELB 555 |
EELB 422 |
EELB 555 |
EELB 422 |
EELB 555 |
EELB 422 |
EELB 555 |
| EELB 423 |
EELB 556 |
EELB 423 |
EELB 556 |
EELB 423 |
EELB 556 |
EELB 423 |
EELB 556 |
| EELB 425 |
|
EELB 425 |
|
EELB 425 |
EELB 560C |
EELB 425 |
EELB 560C |
| EELB 529 |
|
EELB 529 |
|
EELB 529 |
|
EELB 529 |
|
| Mild/Mod Dis - Traditional - Level I |
Mild/Mod Dis - Intern
(Clear Cred Only - No Preliminary Cred Offered) |
Mod/Severe Dis - Traditional - Level I |
Mod/Severe Dis - Intern - Level I |
| ESPE 530 |
ESEP 624 |
ESPE 529 |
ESPE 655 |
ESPE 530 |
ESPE 637 |
ESPE 529 |
EELB 317 |
| EELB 301 |
ESPE 637 |
ESPE 656 |
ESPE 685 |
EELB 301 |
ESPE 651 |
ESPE 651 |
|
| PSYC 320 |
ESPE 655 |
ESPE 680A |
ESPE 635 |
PSYC 320 |
ESPE 660 |
ESPE 680B |
|
| EELB 317 |
ESPE 660 |
ESPE 530 |
EELB 511 |
EELB 317 |
ESPE 609C |
ESPE 624 |
|
| EELB 423 |
ESPE 609A |
ESPE 624 |
ESEC 511 |
EELB 423 |
|
ESPE 637 |
|
| EELB 315 |
|
EELB 321 |
ESPE 649 |
EELB 315 |
|
ESEC 441 |
|
| EELB 316 |
|
ESEC 321 |
EELB 423 |
EELB 316 |
|
EELB 423 |
|
| ESEC 410 |
|
EELB 315 |
EELB 605 |
ESEC 410 |
|
EELB 315 |
|
| ESEC 417 |
|
EELB 316 |
ESEC 605 |
ESEC 417 |
|
EELB 316 |
|
| ESEC 419 |
|
ESEC 419 |
EELB 680 |
ESEC 419 |
|
ESPE 530 |
|
| ESEP 529 |
|
ESPE 637 |
ESEC 680 |
ESEP 529 |
|
EELB 301 |
|
| |
|
ESPE 660 |
|
ESEP 624 |
|
ESPE 660 |
|
| Early Childhood Dis - Traditional - Level I |
Early Childhood Dis - Intern - Level I |
| ESPE 530 |
ESPE 650 |
* This program was approved during the winter quarter * |
| HD240 |
ESPE 665 |
ESPE 530 |
ESPE 637 |
| EELB 317 |
ESPE 660 |
HD 240 |
ESPE 650 |
| PSYC 305 |
ESPE 679F |
EELB 317 |
ESPE 660 |
| HD 582 |
ESPE 691C |
PSYC 305 |
ESPE 665 |
| ESPE 529 |
|
HD 582 |
ESPE 680C |
| ESPE 637 |
|
ESPE 529 |
ESPE 691C |
State University Grant (SUG)
Credential students are eligible for a SUG. The maximum award in 2008-2009 is $4,269. Any state resident who applies for financial aid will automatically be considered for this program. This grant is only available to California residents
Graduate Students
CSUSB Graduate Equity Fellowships
CSUSB Graduate Equity Fellowships are available to graduate students with financial need who are underrepresented ethnic minorities, students with disabilities, or women that are underrepresented in their academic areas. Students may be awarded up to $2,000 in fellowships and a graduate assistantship in their department
Applicants must file the Free Application and the CSUSB Graduate Equity Fellowship application available in the Financial Aid Office. Three letters of recommendation are also needed and transcripts of previous work must be on file on campus.
State University Grant (SUG)
Graduates are eligible for a SUG. The maximum award in 2008-2009 is $4,485. Any state resident who applies for financial aid will automatically be considered for this program. This grant is only available to California residents
Financial Aid Office