Cal Grant Eligibility
How long is a Freshman student eligible for Cal Grant (in full time)?
4 full time years (400%)
What does MCS stand for?
Middle Class Scholarship
Where does a student find the SAP Appeal Form?
What is the Unsubsidized loan amount for a Dependent Freshman for a year?
$2,000
What is the name of the Director?
Danny Duong
When a Transfer student attends CSUDH and has not exceeded their eligible number of years, how long are they eligible for Cal Grant (in full time years)?
2 full time years (200%)
Which Specialist is the MCS Coordinator in our office?
Cynthia
What is the percentage of units a student can receive financial aid?
150%
What 2 items need to be completed before a Direct Loan can be disbursed?
Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN)
If a student has a question about their balance, what department do we refer them to?
Student Financial Services (SFS)
What amount is a full-time student awarded for Cal Grant A for a full year for the 2024-25 aid year?
$6,084
True or False:
The maximum percentage a Graduate student is eligible for is 200%.
False. Only Undergraduate students can receive MCS.
There is no limit to how many times a student submits an appeal
What is the name of the CSUDH Loan Coordinator?
LaShun
SFS
How much is a Cal Grant B Students with Dependents awarded for the Access award (also named Cal Grant B fees)?
$6,000 for Cal Grant B fees and $6,084 for Cal Grant B stipend
Enrolled half time
Meeting SAP
Not exceed MCS limit (4 academic years for Freshman and 2 academic years for Transfer)
Submit FAFSA/CADAA by July 2024
Meet certain income and asset ceilings
Have room in their award package
A student that attended CSUDH for their Bachelor's degree finished in Fall 2024 asks about their SAP in terms of unit cap for the credential program they will start in Spring 2025. When checking unit cap, do we count their Bachelor's degree units for unit cap?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
No. The student is starting a new program. Even though they are considered a 5th year/other Undergrad for financial aid purposes, it is a separate SAP calculation.
When students need to increase their loans after adjusting the amount in their portal, what do they do?
Submit a Financial Aid Adjustment Request Form
If a student receives a scholarship, what address do they send it to, including the office location, if mailing it?
1000 E. Victoria St.
WH-260
Carson, CA 90747
Call CSAC or update it in their WebGrants portal
If a student loses their Pell Grant, would their MCS increase or decrease?
Increase
Did the following student meet SAP?
Graduate student in a MS Computer Science admitted Spring 2024
Fall 2024: 8 units and passed 8 units in Fall 2024
GPA is a 2.9
Attempted 16 units and passed 13 units overall
Student did not meet SAP for GPA. For Graduate Students, GPA needs to be a 3.0 or higher.
For Graduate Students, what is the maximum amount of a Direct Unsubsidized Loan they can receive in an aid year?
$20,500
What does CADAA stand for?
California Dream Act Application