Financial Aid Links
Grants are gift aid awarded on the basis of financial need. Sources of grant funds are the Federal Government, State of California, and the California Student Aid Commission. Bakersfield College Federal School Code: 001118
| Federal Grants | State Grants | |
| Pell Grant, Title IV |
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BOGFW |
| SEOG, Title IV | Cal Grant A | |
| Cal Grant B | ||
| Cal Grant C | ||
| CARE | ||
| EOP&S |
Check related links for information about other grant opportunities in addition to those listed above.
Pell Grant, Title IV
TOP | SEOG | CARE |
BOGFW | Cal Grant
A | Cal Grant B | Cal
Grant C
2012-2013 Pell Grant Payment Information
Pell Grant is a federally funded program providing funds to help undergraduate
students pay their college expenses. Yearly awards range from $602 - $5550 and do not need
to be repaid. All Bakersfield College financial aid applicants are required to apply
for a Pell Grant as a condition for receiving campus-based financial aid.
Pell Grant eligibility is based upon financial need, which is determined through the use of a standard formula developed by Congress. Students receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that indicates their eligibility. An application to determine Pell Grant eligibility must be submitted each year.
- To apply for a Pell Grant, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Submit your application as early as possible, but no earlier than January 1, 2012.
- The Pell grant deadline for 2012-2013 is June 30, 2013.
- The Office of Financial Aid must have your correct complete information by
your last date of enrollment in each school year.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
TOP | Pell Grant |
CARE | BOGFW | Cal Grant
A | Cal Grant B | Cal
Grant C
SEOG is a federally funded program for
students who have exceptional financial need. Yearly awards for California residents
are $400 and $3,000 for Non Resident students and do not need to be repaid.
Eligibility is determined in part by submitting the FAFSA.
Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE)
TOP | Pell Grant |
SEOG | BOGFW | Cal Grant
A | Cal Grant B | Cal
Grant C
CARE is a state program, which provides financial aid as well as counseling
services. The program is specifically designed for students who are single parents,
with a need for child care, transportation and/or books and supplies. The grants
range from $100 - $600 per academic year and do not need to be repaid.
Eligibility is determined in part by submitting the FAFSA.
Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW)
TOP | Pell Grant |
SEOG | CARE | Cal Grant
A | Cal Grant B | Cal
Grant C
The BOGW is a state funded program implemented to waive the per unit enrollment
fee at community colleges. This is not a cash award.
Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA, or through a separate BOGFW
application for current year enrollment. If you have already registered and paid
for your classes, you may be eligible for a refund. Contact the Office of
Business Services to initiate the refund process.
Cal Grant A
TOP | Pell Grant |
SEOG | CARE | BOGFW
| Cal Grant B | Cal Grant C
Cal Grant A is a state funded grant program that helps low- and middle- income
students with tuition costs at a four-year California college. Although this grant
can only be used at a four-year college, students are encouraged to apply while
attending Bakersfield College because awards can be held on reserve until the student
transfers. Eligibility is determined
in part by submitting the FAFSA.
Cal Grant B
TOP | Pell Grant |
SEOG | CARE | BOGFW
| Cal Grant A | Cal Grant C
Cal Grant B is a state funded grant, which provides assistance for educational
expenses to students from disadvantaged and low-income families.
For consideration, a FAFSA application and a GPA verification form must be
submitted by March 2nd. Awards range from $100 to $1473 per academic year. Cal
Grant eligibility is contingent upon state funding. You must be enrolled in 6 or
more units to be eligible. For further
information and program management visit
webgrants4students.org.
Cal Grant C
TOP | Pell Grant |
SEOG | CARE | BOGFW
| Cal Grant A | Cal Grant B
Cal Grant C is a state funded grant, which provides assistance to students
who are enrolled in vocational/technical programs. Programs pre-requisites or
general education classes do not qualify. Cal Grant C awards are a maximum of
$547 per academic year.
Cal Grant eligibility is contingent upon state funding. You must be enrolled in
6 or more units to be eligible. For further
information and program management visit
webgrants4students.org.
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S)
TOP | Pell Grant |
SEOG | CARE | BOGFW
| Cal Grant A | Cal Grant B
EOP&S is a state funded program which provides a wide range of services including
books, peer mentoring and academic, career and personal counseling.
Eligibility is determined in part by
submitting the FAFSA.
