Up to $6,000 for students with dependent (SWD)
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 |
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
*Students enrolled in 15+ units may qualify for an additional $1,801/quarter |
| 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 |
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650.949.7245
Building 8100, Room 8101
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