What are the Sources of Financial Aid?
Benefits and Incentives for Students and Interns
- APLE (Assumption Program of Loans in Education)
- Cal
Grant A for undergraduates, 5th year benefits for teacher preparation
- Cal
Grant B for undergraduates, 5th year benefits for teacher preparation
- Pell
Grants for undergraduates and credential candidates
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
- FFEL and Direct Loan
- PLUS loans (Parent loans)
- PLUS loans for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
- Troops to Teachers
- Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship
that provide financial support.
All Credentialed Teachers Eligible
- APLE (Assumption Program of Loans in Education)
- Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees
- FFEL:
loan forgiveness
- Additional
retirement benefits (116K PDF)
- HUD Good Neighbor Next Door
Benefits and Incentives for Teachers in Low-Performing Schools and Critical Shortage Areas
- APLE (Assumption Program of Loans in Education)
- $20,000
bonus to board certified teachers
- Extra
Credit Home Purchase Program (first time buyers: tax credits or reduced
interest rates)
- KSTF fellowship for future high school science and/or mathematics teachers
- TEACH Grant, 4 year scholarship of up to $16,000
- National SMART grant, Up to $4,000 per year, for two years, for mathematics, science, and other majors
- Find the performance level of a school
Links to Other Sites with Financial Aid Info
- California
Student Aid Commission
- U.S.
Department of Education
- Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- EdFund
- Planning Guide
- CA Golden State ScholarShare College Savings Trust
- Financial Aid Information Page
 Here is a chart of federal and state-funded financial aid programs. |
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Last Updated: May 28, 2010
