Financial Aid Programs

City College of San Francisco participates in federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs to assist students with funding their education. Students who meet financial aid eligibility requirements can view the financial aid programs, though each student's eligibility is based on application type and financial need.

Federal Aid Programs

Federal Aid Programs are financial aid programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. These programs are only available to students who submit a FAFSA.

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Federal Direct Loans

State Aid Programs

State Aid Programs are financial aid programs funded by the State of California. These programs are only available to California Residents and AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 Eligible Students who submit either a FAFSA or a CA Dream Act.

California College Promise Grant
Cal Grant
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)

Chafee Grant
California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG)

The California College Promise Grant (CCPG, formerly know as BOGW) is a state fee waiver program designed to provide education assistance to eligible California residents and AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 eligible students attending a California Community College.

The Cal Grant is a state need-based grant funded through the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) that does not need to be repaid. It is for students pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational/career training. The FAFSA or CA Dream Act and a GPA Verification determine a student’s eligibility.

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a state need-based grant funded through the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) that does not need to be repaid. It is available to community college Cal Grant B or C recipients who are enrolled full-time in 12 or more units per semester.

The Chafee Grant is a state program funded through the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) that does not need to be repaid. It is for current or former California Foster Youth pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational/career training.

California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) is a grant for CA Dream Act student who are eligible for Cal Grant B. DSIG awards up to $4,500 per academic year. Student will need to complete 150 hours of volunteer work per semester (Fall & Spring) to receive a grant of $2,250 per semester. The volunteer hours can be completed at CCSF or any approved organization.

To be eligible for DSIG students must:

Complete and submit California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for this academic year.
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete any necessary verification for their Cal Grant B award.
Be an active recipient of a Cal Grant B Award.
Demonstrate enough financial need (determined by CSAC or the institution).
Enrolled at CCSF in least half-time (6 units).
Complete and submit DSIG application.

For more information, contact Corina Ledezma at cledezma@ccsf.edu

Institutional Programs

Institutional Aid Programs are financial aid programs funded by City College of San Francisco and the City & County of San Francisco. These programs are only available to California Residents and AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 Eligible Students who are also San Francisco Residents.

Free City Grant

Federal Aid Programs

State Aid Programs

Institutional Programs

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