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Financial Aid

Your Financial Aid Resources

We understand and recognize the financial undertaking involved with your education and the importance of the right combination of resources that allow you to study at Foothill College.

Take a quick view of available resources to see which ones fit with your eligibility.
Then learn more about each program by selecting the type. Note: * Financial aid amounts are subject to change.

QUICK VIEW OF FOOTHILL COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Type	Annual Amount*	Details
Foothill College Promise Program	Covers all tuition and fees not covered by other programs; Students must meet one of the criteria listed on the Foothill College Promise webpage to receive textbook coverage through the program.	No repayment needed For first-time college students who qualify for in-state tuition rates, complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, and maintain full-time enrollment (Fall, Winter and Spring)
California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG [Board of Governors] Fee Waiver)	Waives per-unit enrollment fees and reduces quarterly parking permit fee	No repayment needed For eligible California residents and AB 540 students
Cal Grant A	Up to $5,742 for tuition and fees and Up to $6,000 for students with dependents (SWD)	No repayment needed To be eligible at Foothill, must have SWD or FY award or be enrolled in Foothill's Dental Hygiene bachelor in science (B.S.) degree program
Cal Grant B	Up to $1,648 or Up to $6,000 for students with dependent (SWD)	No repayment needed
Student Success Completion Grant	Up to $2,596 Up to $5,250 for Foster Youth	No repayment needed Must have Cal Grant B or C and enrolled in 12-14.99 units during Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters
Student Success Completion Grant Bonus	Up to $5,404 Up to $5,250 for Foster Youth	No repayment needed Must have Cal Grant B or C and enrolled in 15+ units during Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters
Cal Grant C	Up to $1,094 or Up to $4,000 for students with dependents (SWD)	No repayment needed
California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program	Up to $3,000	To be eligible to apply, must be a California Dream Act Application student with an active Cal Grant B award Students registered in the program must complete community or volunteer service hours each term to receive a payment
Chafee Grant	Up to $5,000	No repayment needed For students who are or were in foster care for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court, and who have financial need
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan	Up to $3,500 for freshmen; Up to $4,500 for sophomores; Up to $5,500 for Dental Hygiene students	Repayment required
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan	Up to $6,000 for freshmen and sophomores; Up to $7,000 for Dental Hygiene students	Repayment required
Federal Work-Study Program	Amounts vary	On-campus jobs
Pell Grant	Up to $7,395 for 9-month attendance Up to $9,860 for 12-month attendance	No repayment needed
SEOG Grant	Up to $600	No repayment needed
Foothill College Scholarships	Amounts vary	No repayment needed