Grants

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Submit your application:
   • U.S. or eligible non-citizens submit the FAFSA
   • Eligible AB 540 students submit the CADAA (Dream Act) application
2. Complete your Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (review the Financial Aid Handbook to review details on the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form)
3. Incoming freshman homeschooled students should submit SAT or ACT test scores along with the GPA Verification Form by the state deadline to be considered for a first time Cal Grant.

March 3

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be a California resident
• Student must be an undergraduate student with an eligible GPA (3.0 or higher)
• AB 540 (Dream Act) students may also apply
• Household income and assets must be below specific amounts determined by CSAC
• View additional eligibility requirements on the California Student Aid Commission website.

Please see the following grant renewal details:

• Yes, this grant is renewable yearly (based on meeting all eligibility requirements  and meeting satisfactory academic progress).
• The FAFSA must be filed yearly as a part of the renewal process. No GPA verification form is needed for renewal.
• A student who is denied a Cal Grant their first year may be eligible for the Cal Grant in subsequent years, but must file a FAFSA and submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the March 3 deadline.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Submit your application:
   • U.S. or eligible non-citizens submit the FAFSA
   • Eligible AB 540 students submit the CADAA (Dream Act) application
2. Complete your Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (review the Financial Aid Handbook to review details on the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form)
3. Incoming freshman homeschooled students should submit SAT or ACT test scores along with the GPA Verification Form by the state deadline to be considered for a first time Cal Grant.

March 3

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be a California resident
• Student must be an undergraduate student with an eligible GPA (2.0 or higher)
• AB 540 (Dream Act) students may also apply
• Household income and assets must be below specific amounts determined by CSAC
• View additional eligibility requirements on the California Student Aid Commission website.

Please see the following grant renewal details:

• Yes, this grant is renewable yearly (based on meeting all eligibility requirements  and meeting satisfactory academic progress).
• The FAFSA must be filed yearly as a part of the renewal process. No GPA verification form is needed for renewal.
• A student who is denied a Cal Grant their first year may be eligible for the Cal Grant in subsequent years, but must file a FAFSA and submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the March 3 deadline.

Initial applicants must complete the following application steps for the year that they are applying:

1. Complete the California Military Department GI Bill Award Program application.
2. Complete the FAFSA application.
3. Submit a completed Statement of Understanding (print and hand deliver to your commanding officer for signature).
4. Submit a Letter of Recommendation from a former or current professor or school counselor, former or current commander, or civilian employer. Applicants who apply after April 30 do not need to complete this step.
5. Submit a CMD GI Bill Service Commitment Acknowledgement form.

The priority deadline is April 30 (the application opens on January 15).

After April 30, applications will continue to be accepted on a first come, first served basis until all awards are exhausted or can no longer be accepted (no later than April 30 of the following year).

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Be an active member who has served two (2) years in the California National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia.
2. Agree to remain an active member throughout the participation period in the program.
3. Agree to use the award to obtain a certificate, degree, or diploma that you currently do not possess.
4. Be enrolled in, registered at, or accepted to a qualifying institution.
5. Agree to maintain enrollment of a minimum of three (3) academic credits per semester, or the equivalent, at a qualifying institution as defined by California Education Code section 69432(l).
6. Agree to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
7. Be a resident of California for at least one year.
   

View additional eligibility requirements on the California Student Aid Commission website.

Please see the following grant renewal details:

• Yes, this grant is renewable yearly (based on meeting all eligibility requirements  and meeting satisfactory academic progress).
• The enrollment period for renewal participants is January 15 through June 1 of each year. Find renewal information on the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program website.

If any of the dates fall on a weekend, then the following business day date will be used.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed).
2. Submit all required documents and complete steps requested by the Office of Financial (in order to complete the student’s financial aid file).

There is no deadline for this grant. Availability of the grant is based on availability of funds.

Student must have sufficient financial need and be enrolled at least half-time. Teaching credential students are not eligible.

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Make sure financial aid file is completed with the Office of Financial Aid

There is no deadline for this grant.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate student (or teaching credential student without an accompanying master’s degree)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
•  Must have sufficient financial need

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.

There is no application for this grant. The grant is awarded to one senior student per year by the student affairs committee (nomination completed by the Dean of Student Affairs).

There is no deadline for this grant.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student is a senior at Biola with intention to graduate at the end of the school year
• Student must have a minimum 3.60 GPA
• Student must have attended Biola for at least two years
• Additional personal qualifications are required

No, this grant is not renewable.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Make sure financial aid file is completed with the Office of Financial Aid

There is no deadline for this grant. Availability of the grant is based on availability of funds.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Must have sufficient financial need

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Submit your application:
   • U.S. or eligible non-citizens submit the FAFSA
   • Eligible AB 540 students submit the CADAA (Dream Act) application

There is no deadline for this grant.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be enrolled at least half-time
• Must have sufficient financial need
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

Yes, this grant is renewable yearly, according to need. Students must reapply each year.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. See the Federal TEACH Grant homepage website for additional instructions

There is no deadline for this grant.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate student (or teaching credential student)
• Must have a 3.25 grade point average (or for freshman 75 percentile in SAT/ACT/GRE in one section of the test)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Complete the Chafee Grant Application (Biola will submit Chafee Need Analysis Report once the student’s financial aid file is completed)

There is no deadline for this grant.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must have been determined to be a dependent or ward of the court between the ages of 16 and 18
• Must be a current or former foster youth, and not have reached your 26th birthday as of July 1 of the award year

Yes, this grant is renewable through the student’s 23rd birthday. You must file the FAFSA to renew.