What are the sources of financial aid?

Benefits and Incentives for Students and Interns

• APLE (Assumption Program of Loans in Education)
• Pell Grants for undergraduates and credential candidates
• Cal Grant A for undergraduates, 5th year benefits for teacher preparation
• Cal Grant B for undergraduates, 5th year benefits for teacher preparation
• CCC Transfer Entitlement Award
• FFEL and Direct Loan
• Troops to Teachers

All Credentialed Teachers Eligible

• APLE (Assumption Program of Loans in Education)
• 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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