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F I N A N C I A L A I D
CALIFORNIA CHAFEE GRANT (CHAFEE)
The California Chafee Grant Program awards funds
to eligible current or former foster youth for career and
technical training or college courses. Eligible Chafee
applicants are required to be, or to have been, in foster
care between their 16th and 18th birthdays, and must not
have reached the age of 23 by July 1 of the award year.
Annual Award:
up to $5,000.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES (EOPS)
EOPS is a State-funded program that provides support
services to economically and educationally disadvantaged
students who are California residents. Services include
counseling, a book service, vocational grants, and fee
waivers for transferring students. Students must complete
a FAFSA or BOGFW application to apply. Students must
be enrolled full-time at the time of application. Final eligi-
bility for EOPS is determined and coordinated through the
EOPS Office.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)
Students who apply for financial aid and put their
name on the work study waiting list are given priority.
Maximum Annual Award:
$6,000
LOANS
Loans are financial aid funds that the student borrows
now and repays after s/he completes a program of
study or stops going to school. Loan amounts vary from
$500-$6,000.
You must submit a Direct Loan Application to the
Financial Aid Office. To print the form go to:
www.smccd.
edu/loanworkshop
.