A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed before applying for a student loan

Federal Pell Grant

Fedral Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Awards range up to $3,750 and are based on cost of attendance, expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA, and enrollment status (full-time, etc.).

* If you take less than 6 hours your Pell award will vary.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

A FSEOG is a grant from the federal government for undergraduate, degree seeking students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grant, and meet La Sierra University's priority deadline. An FSEOG does not have to be paid back. Students at each school are awarded based on the availability of funds at that particular school. There is no guarantee that every eligible student will be able to receive an FSEOG.

California State Grants

Cal Grants A and B are available to California residents who meet the GPA, financial need and deadline requirements. These tuition grants range up to $9,708 per year and must be coordinated with other aid designated for tuition. Postgraduates who remain for the fifth-year teaching credentials program are eligible for a fifth-year Cal Grant. To apply, file the FAFSA and GPA Verification Form (GPA Verifcation forms available at high schools and the Office of Student Financial Services) by the March 2 postmark deadline for the following academic year. Obtain a certificate of mailing for both the FAFSA and the GPAVF as proof the forms were mailed on time. Contact the California Student Aid Commission, (916) 445-0880, for more information. (Current recipients of a Cal Grant are not required to file the GPAVF; however, they must file the FAFSA and list the school they plan to attend the following year.)

La Sierra University Grant

Students who are eligible for federal financial aid, and who have financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), may receive a La Sierra University Grant. These grants range up to $1,650 for the 2001/2002 year and are intended to supplement federal, state, and other grants and low interest loans. A FAFSA must be completed.