One payment per semester.
1 The first Fall disbursement for eligible FSEOG students is released in mid-November 2015. 2  The second Spring disbursement for eligible FSEOG students is released in mid-April 2016. 3  Cal Grants (B & C) - Cal Grant B and C awards are generally disbursed in one payment per semester. 1 The Fall disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as September 2015. 2  The Spring disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as February 2016. 3  In cases of late award notification; the award will be disbursed on the next available disbursement date 1 The second Spring disbursement for eligible FSEOG students is released in mid-April 2016. 2  Cal Grants (B & C) - Cal Grant B and C awards are generally disbursed in one payment per semester. 1 The Fall disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as September 2015. 2  The Spring disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as February 2016. 3  In cases of late award notification; the award will be disbursed on the next available disbursement date General Cal Grant Requirements As a Cal Grant recipient you MUST: • The Cal Grant award process is not complete until you receive your first payment! In some circumstances, if you do not receive payment the first year you are awarded a Cal Grant, your award offer will be withdrawn. • Meet the eligibility requirements to receive a Cal Grant award every year. • Attend school at least half time (6 or more units). 6-8 units = 50% or ½ time 9-11 units = 75% or ¾ time 12 or more units = full time • Maintain satisfactory academic progress. • Attend a Cal Grant Eligible School. FALL 2014 Disbursement: September 25, 2014** SPRING 2015 Disbursement: February 26, 2015**  Loan students, SEOG, and Cal Grant students must be enrolled in at least 6 units at FC.  Cal Grant B & C award dates are subject to state funding. HOW TO TRACK YOUR DISBURSEMENT Disbursements occur daily beginning the first Friday of the semester. All eligible students who have met the priority filing date of June 30, 2014 for the fall semester and who meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy will be considered for the first disbursement. First Disbursements for Pell Grants will be 50% of a full-time Pell Grant. Second Disbursements for Pell Grants-Your eligibility for Pell Grant (if applicable) will be RECALCULATED before the second disbursement for each semester. Your second payment of Pell Grant will be based on your enrollment status as of October 20,2014. The first payment is the equivalent of a half-time payment. The first payment of Cal Grant and Pell Grant will be made as long as a student is enrolled in at least six units. If you receive your first check and then drop do below six units, you will have been overpaid and will be billed for the overpayment. • If you do not have a Cal Grant award and plan on transferring from a CCC to a 4 year college, you should apply for a Cal Grant the January prior to the academic year you plan on transferring. If awarded, you must transfer to the 4 year college and receive payment or you will be withdrawn from the program. • Meet the eligibility requirements to receive a Cal Grant award every year. • Attend school at least half time (6 or more units). 6-8 units = 50% or ½ time 9-11 units = 75% or ¾ time 12 or more units = full time • Maintain satisfactory academic progress. • Attend a Cal Grant Eligible School. Cal Grant and Pell Grant payments are made in two payments each semester. The first payment is the equivalent of a half-time payment. The first payment of Cal Grant and Pell Grant will be made as long as a student is enrolled in at least six units. If you receive your first check and then drop do below six units, you will have been overpaid and will be billed for the overpayment. • As a Cal Grant recipient, you may receive up to the equivalent of four years of full-time grant payments. The duration of your eligibility will be based on your educational level at the time you receive your first Cal Grant payment. Your eligibility will be reduced by each term that you receive payment. • Meet the eligibility requirements to receive a Cal Grant award every year. • Attend school at least half time (6 or more units). 6-8 units = 50% or ½ time 9-11 units = 75% or ¾ time 12 or more units = full time • Maintain satisfactory academic progress. • Attend a Cal Grant Eligible School. 1 The Spring disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as February 2016. 2  In cases of late award notification; the award will be disbursed on the next available disbursement date. 1 The Fall disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as September 2015. 2  The Spring disbursement for eligible Cal Grant students is released as early as February 2016. 3
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