Financial Aid Programs
Available at
College of the Redwoods Del Norte

To apply for all programs listed, complete the Free Application Federal Student Form (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov .

Be sure to list the CR FAFSA code in step 6:  001185

• BOG (Board of Governors Fee Waiver)
  This California state funded fee waiver program was established to assist low to middle income residents with the enrollment fees. Eligible students do not receive a check from this program, but enrollment and health fees are waived.  The BOG fee waiver does not pay for material fees or books
• There are no unit (minimum or maximum) requirements to receive the BOG fee waiver.  
• To apply: Students completing the FAFSA will have their BOG fee waiver eligibility automatically determined.  If you have not completed a FAFSA, you may fill out a BOG application available online or pick up an application from the financial aid office.  Applications need to be downloaded, signed, and returned by mail or in person. You should apply prior to registering for classes. 

• Federal Pell Grant
  This Pell Grant is a federally funded grant program which provides awards to undergraduate students. Graduate students who have received a BA or BS degree are not eligible for this program.
  To apply: Eligibility is automatically determined by FAFSA. Students should complete the FAFSA application form available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and list College of the Redwoods (Federal School Code 001185) to have their financial aid information sent to CR electronically or contact the Financial Aid office for assistance.
  Maximum award: Awards range from $400 - $4,050 per year.
  (Note: Award amounts are subject to change).

• SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
  This is a federal grant program. College of the Redwoods has a very limited amount of funding in this program, so students should apply early. The SEOG is awarded on a first come first serve basis.
  To apply: Eligibility is automatically determined through the FAFSA. Students should complete the FAFSA application form available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
  Maximum award: Awards range from $100 - $600 per year.

• Cal Grants
  These grants are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission; only California residents are eligible. The Cal Grant B and Cal Grant C programs are available to students enrolled at College of the Redwoods. (The third Cal Grant program, Cal Grant A, is available only at four-year colleges and universities.)
  To apply: Students must complete the FAFSA available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply.  GPA verification is also required for this program.  If you have been enrolled only at CR and meet the unit requirements, your GPA will be electronically submitted to the California Student Aid Commission. You can also pick up an application from the Financial Aid office or go online for more information at www.csac.ca.gov.  The initial processing deadline for the Cal Grant program is March 2.  There is a September 2 supplemental processing deadline for California Community College students only. 
  Maximum award: Awards range from $300 - $1,551 per year, depending upon state funding.

• Child Development Grant
  The Child Development Grant Program (Program) is a need-based grant designed to encourage students to enter the field of child care and development in a licensed children’s center. Students who plan to enroll at least half-time in coursework leading to a Child Development Permit as teacher, master teacher, site supervisor or program director, are eligible to apply through the institution they plan to attend. To receive funding, students must sign a Service Commitment Agreement stating they will provide one year of full-time service in a licensed children’s center for each year they receive the grant.
  To Apply: The application and more information are available online at www.csac.ca.gov . Click on Commission Programs. Applications may be submitted starting in mid-May. The deadline for applying is June 30.
  Maximum Award: Selected grant recipients attending a two-year college are eligible to receive up to $1,000 per academic year, and recipients attending a four-year college are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per academic year. Grants may be renewed for one additional year with a two year maximum, pending budget approval.

• Chafee Grant
  The California Chaffee Grant Program gives money to students who are current or former foster youth to use for their career and technical training or college courses. The funds do not have to be paid back as long as student is enrolled in school and money is being used for such purposes as child care, rent, and transportation.
  Eligibility: The student must be or has been eligible for Independent Living Program (ILP) between his/her 16th and 18th birthdays but has not reached his/her 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the award year.  Students must be enrolled in an eligible career or technical school or college and maintain at least half-time enrollment status.
  To apply: . Go online for application and more information www.chafee.csac.ca.gov. FAFSA qualification is also required. The FAFSA application form is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  Maximum award: Pays up to $5,000. Also known as the Education and Training Voucher, it is a federally funded program and is subject to availability of federal funds each year.

• BIA Grant (Bureau of Indian Affairs)
  These grants are available to qualified Native American students through
   tribal or federal BIA funding.
  To Apply: Students should contact their tribal office or the BIA for application forms. In addition, the FAFSA application form available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov  must be completed.
  Maximum award: Awards vary per year, depending upon tribal and BIA resources.

• Federal Work-Study
  This program provides on-campus jobs to students. Students can work until they have used their award amount. College of the Redwoods has a very limited amount of funding in this program, so students should apply early to be considered for this program.
  To apply: Interested students should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility. If eligible, students complete the FAFSA application form available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, the Financial Aid Information Form, and any other documents sent by the Financial Aid Office after your FAFSA has been processed.
  Maximum award: Awards range from $500 - $4,000 per year; hourly wage rate will be at least the current federal or state minimum wage rate

• ACG (Academic Competitiveness Grant)
  NEW for 2006-2007.  This new Federal grant requires students to be enrolled full-time, be a U.S. citizen and a Pell Grant recipient.  To qualify for this grant, students must also have completed, with passing grades, a rigorous secondary school program of study (defined below) after January 1, 2006.  Maximum Award: for the first-year award of $750. Second year awards are $1,300. To Qualify: Students must provide proof from their high school that they meet the rigorous program definition. (Forms are currently being developed to assist your high school with this requirement.

The federally approved options for a rigorous program for the 2006-07 school year for  a student from California are:

• The California Golden State Seal Merit Diploma 
• A set of courses similar to the State Scholars Initiative.  This program of study requires passing grades in all of the following:
• Four years of English
• Three years of Math (including Algebra I and a higher level course such as Algebra II, Geometry, or Data Analysis and Statistics)
• Three years of science (including at least two courses from biology, chemistry or physics)
• Three years of social studies
• One year of a foreign language 
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and test scores.  This program requires a minimum of two Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in high school and a minimum passing score on the exams for those classes.  Students must score 3 or higher on AP exams and 4 or higher on IB exams.  
• California A-G Requirements.  This program is available to students who complete the normal course requirements for the A-G requirements for admission to the UC or CSU, or complete a modified version of the A-G requirements for admission to the UC and CSU, in which a year-long, career technical education course that meets or exceeds the rigorous academic content standards approved by the State Board of Education may substitute for one of the courses that counts toward completion of the “G” requirement.

1. History/Social Science:  2 years required.  Two years of history/social science selected from world history, cultures and geography; U.S. history; or, a combination of U.S. History, American government/civics, and economics equal to one year; and
2. English:  4 years required.  Four years of college-preparatory English that includes frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.  No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.   
3. Mathematics:  3 years required.  Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.  Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill par or all of this requirement; and
4.  Laboratory Science:  2 years required.  Two years of laboratory science chosen from biology, chemistry, physics, or physical science.  Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement.  Two years of an approved integrated science program may be used to fulfill this requirement; and
5. Language other than English:  2 years required.  Two years of the same language other than English.  Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture; and
6. Visual and Performing Arts:  1 year required.  A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline:  dance, drama/theater, music or visual art.  Courses used to fulfill this requirement must satisfy the five State standards for artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, and connections, relations and application; and
7. College Preparatory Electives:  1 year required.  One year, in addition to those required in “A-F” above, chosen from the following areas:  visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the “E” requirement or two years of another language).

• Federal Stafford Loan
  The Stafford Loan program is a federally-funded loan program available to students who need additional resources to pay for educationally related expenses. This loan program should be considered only as a last resort after all other options have been considered.  All students interested in a federal student loan must apply using the loan process through CR.  
  To Apply: The FAFSA is required.  If you have received an Award Letter and you feel that you will need additional funding, you may request a Loan Process Packet from the Financial Aid Office.  The packet will explain the loan counseling requirement and other responsibilities of receiving a loan.   Additional information on the student loan program is available at www.edfund.org.  
  Maximum award: The maximum subsidized loan for first year students is $2,625 per year and $3,500 for second year students. The subsidized loan is based on financial need.

All students are obligated to complete Exit Counseling before ceasing to be enrolled in at least  6 units. The Exit Counseling test is available at www.edfund.org, click on Exit Counseling.  
CR does not endorse alternative loan programs.

• PLUS (Loan for Parents)
  Federal PLUS loans are available to parents of undergraduate students. Interested parents may request pre-approval by applying online through any the preferred lenders listed below:
  www.collegeboard.com 
  www.suntrusteducation.com
  www.wachovia.com/education  
  www.usbank.com/studentloans
  www.studentloan.com
  Eligibility: The pre-approval process only determines if you will be eligible for the loan.  If  you have been determined eligible and you do decide to apply for the parent loan, you must submit a PLUS application form to our Financial Aid office.  The application includes a section on requested loan amount as well as a promissory note.  Please request this application form from our office. The PLUS award amount varies with cost of attendance and amount of other aid received. Students must have a completed FAFSA on file.
  Maximum Award: Loan limits vary with the cost of the student's educational program and the amount of other financial aid received. The interest rate is variable and a credit check is required. 

• Veterans' Services
  The Veterans' staff assists eligible veterans and their dependents in applying for educational benefits through the Veterans' Administration. Eligibility and benefits vary according to date of enlistment, disability (if applicable), or whether the student applicant is a survivor or dependent of a veteran who was disabled or deceased while serving in the military.  
• To Apply: For information and assistance in applying for benefits, contact the Veterans Affairs Office, or the nearest County Veterans ' Service Office.

The Veterans Administration Education Service maintains a "One Stop" website at  www.gibill.va.gov that has links to just about everything of interest to veterans.