Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
State Aid
This federal program may be an option if you have exceptional financial need and would be unable to continue your education without a Pell Grant. The FSEOG Award is up to $600 per academic year at Foothill College.
This state-funded program has been designed to help colleges to recruit and retain those students affected by language, social and economic disadvantages who otherwise might not attend college. EOPS offers a staff of trained professionals eager to assist these students to achieve academic, career, and personal goals. Full-time enrollment (12 units) is required.
Federal Work Study (FWS) If you have financial need and want to earn a part of your educational expenses through employment, Federal Work Study (FWS) may be an option. You can work up to 25 hours per week while classes are in session and 40 hours during school vacations, however you must be enrolled in a minimum of six units to be eligible for FWS. If you receive an FWS award offer, it is your responsibility to schedule an interview with the Financial Aid Office for FWS placement assistance.
Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Student Loan Federal Direct Loans are made by the U.S. Department of Education. As a first-year undergraduate, you may be able to borrow up to $3,500 subsidized per year. As a second-year undergraduate, up to $4,500 subsidized per year. Additional Unsubsidized Direct Loans may also be available annually. For details, visit the Financial Aid Office (Room 8103). Federal Direct Loan totals may not exceed $31,000 for dependent undergraduates and $57,500 for independent undergraduates (no more than $23,000 can be subsidized). You begin repayment six months after you graduate or drop below half-time enrollment. During the repayment period, and upon receipt of funds for unsubsidized loans, you will be charged a fi xed interest rate that will not exceed 8.5 percent on the unpaid balance and adjusted for new loans each July 1. As of July 1, 2012, the interest rate will be 6.8 percent.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents Federal Direct PLUS Loans are made by the U.S. Department of Education. Parents of dependent undergraduate students may borrow up to the maximum of the amount determined to be unmet educational expenses. A determination of need must be made through the FAFSA application, but Federal Direct PLUS eligibility is based on unmet educational expenses. Interest charges begin upon receipt of the loan.
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Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS)
CAL Grants To be eligible, in addition to federal aid requirements, a student must: be a California resident, and not have a bachelor’s or professional degree (except extended Cal Grant A or B awards for a teaching program or other five-year program), and fi le a completed FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the annual March 2 deadline. : Covers fees at the UCs, CSUs, and private institutions in California. This award may not be used to pay for community college fees. Funding for students who are enrolled at community colleges may be held in reserve for up to three years. : Is for high-potential students from disadvantaged or low-income families who otherwise would not be able to pursue a higher education. California community college awards are up to $1,551 per year. : Every graduating high school senior who has a grade-point average of at least 2.0, meets the Cal Grant financial and eligibility requirements and applies by March 2 within one year of graduation is guaranteed this award. : The student who will enroll at a California community college, although strongly encouraged to apply by March 2, has a second annual deadline of Sept. 2. Other students who meet the basic Cal Grant eligibility requirements and who have at least a 2.0 grade-point average may compete for this award. : Helps vocationally oriented students acquire marketable job skills within a short time. Full- or half-time training must be for at least four months and lead to a recognized occupational goal—diploma, associate degree, license qualification or certificate. Funding is available for up to two years, depending on the length of the program, as long as academic progress is acceptable. Awards for California community college students are limited to up to $576 in training related costs.
Foothill College Course Catalog 2012–2013 • www.foothill.edu