Cal Grant A

Eligibility:

Teaching Credential student and financial need

Amount:

Up to $9,708*

Renewable:

Yes

Deadline:

March 2

Funding:

California Student Aid Commission; Payments vary per first year of eligibility

Application:

FAFSA (online) (with Biola listed), Cal Grant GPA Verification Form

*Amount subject to change pending the approval of the state budget in August.

Graduate Grant

Eligibility:

Determined by financial need. Biola grant calculated on cost of tuition, room and board against other resources available to student; prorated per enrollment.

Amount:

1. Talbot and SICS - Up to $2,000 per year
2. Rosemead - Up to $2,300 per year
3. Others - Up to $1,800 per year

Renewable:

Yes, yearly according to need

Deadline:

Priority given to earliest applicants with completed financial aid requirements

Application:

FAFSA (online) (with Biola listed) - Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for a FAFSA.

Once students complete FAFSA and submit all other paperwork requested by the Financial Aid Office, the Financial Aid Office will determine Graduate Grant eligibility. If eligible, the Financial Aid Office will contact the student.

International Student Aid Grant

Eligibility:

1. International student (non-U.S. citizen) with F1 visa
2. Minimum academic standing of 70% / "C", Demonstrate approximately 75% of the educational costs by a sponsor
3. Must complete application to the University by March 15
4. Must be a full-time student during the academic year at Biola (12 or more units per semester for undergraduate students, 9 or more for graduate students)

Amount:

Up to $1,000 per year for graduate students

Renewable:

Must fill out a new application yearly

Deadline:

March 15, 2006

Application:

International Student Aid Grant Application (PDF)