Financial Aid

In order to receive grants and loans, apply for financial aid by filing a: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at: www.fafsa.ed.gov or www.csumentor.edu. After your application is received, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) for review.

In approximately three to four weeks, a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) will be mailed to your address.

NOTE: In approximately four to six weeks, Enrollment Services/Financial Aid will receive your application electronically.  The status of your financial aid file may be verified by calling 562.985.1887.

After your application is reviewed, a financial aid award notification will be mailed to you. Please accept the award and return your acceptance to the Office of Financial Aid.  Loan offers will be processed upon the receipt of the separate loan application included with the award notification.  All programs offered through University College Extension Services (UCES) must complete a combined loan application and promissory note.

If your award includes grants and loans, all programs and loans require enrollment of at least half time.  Please refer to the Financial Aid Money Guide for questions regarding specific grant programs and loans.

Disbursement of funds will be prepared by the Financial Aid Business Office, located in Brotman Hall, during the first week of the Fall and Spring semester.

Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant for students pursuing a teaching credential through an approved program. To determine your financial need, the U.S. department of Education uses a standard formula, established by Congress, to evaluate the information you included on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Cal Grant T
Awards are offered for one academic year only, and are intended for students who already have a bachelor's degree or higher and are actively working towards an initial teaching credential (e.g., K-12 single or multiple subject teaching credential). Students must be attending a program of professional preparation on at least a half-time basis, as defined by the institution. The professional teacher preparation program must be approved by Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
New- A teaching requirement will be implemented for new recipients in 2001-02.

APLE
The Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) is a competitive teacher incentive program, which is designed to encourage outstanding students to become teachers and serve in critical teacher shortage areas. Under the provisions of APLE the California Student Aid Commission may assume up to $11,000 in outstanding educational loan balances in return for four consecutive years of full-time eligible teaching service in a California K-12 public school.

*Eligibility is based on having received or having been approved to receive Stafford Student Loans/Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL), Perkins (NDSL).

Supplemental Loan Program for Students (SLS), Consolidation Loan Program loans, or privately funded loans for the purpose of defraying costs associated with obtaining a baccalaureate degree or an initial teaching credential

The Office of Financial Aid is located within Enrollment Services Brotman Hall, and general information services are available at the Service Windows located in the Brotman Hall courtyard.
 
Further assistance:

Financial Aid Information
562.985.8403

Department of Education
800.4.FED.AID

California Student Aid
916.526.7590

California Student Aid Commission is on-line to assist:
www.csac.ca.gov/default.asp

Scholarship assistance is available through the College of Education (ED1-5; 562/985-2330).

Last update: 7/22/08