<p>hi
i applied to cal states, CSUN, CSULB, Cal Poly pomona, and
san diego state university</p>
<p>and i did fafsa 2 weeks ago and cal grant too
and my father put that
the income last year was 21,000 and i did the EFC
and my expected contribution was 0.
So is it possible that i could get all financial aid
from college like for example</p>
<p>if i got accepted to cal poly pomona
and the total amount of money that i have to pay( living on campus)
is 22,000 and can the financial aid, including Pell Grant, Cal grant
can cover those based on the income and EFC above?</p>
<p>and if not is college going to offer me like schloarship or even
work study to cover the tuition?</p>
<p>Cal Grant is only around $4,200 for CSUs so really not as much of a dent as the OP would need for a 0 EFC at $22k COA. If the OP qualifies for Cal Grant B, they’d get an additional $1,551. Sounds like the OP would be a Cal Grant B recipient based on the income. The only hiccup would be if there were significant assets above the asset ceiling.</p>
<p>The maximum Pell grant for this year is $5550 - not sure if that’s going up next year, but any increase would likely be under $300. You would be eligible for a Stafford loan up to $5500, of which $3500 would be subsidized (no interest while you’re in school) and it’s possible they will offer you a Perkins loan, which is also subsidized. There are two campus-based federal aid programs - SEOG is a grant, but is generally small, and work-study is basically an on-campus job, so I would not advise counting on it to pay tuition with although it might help with your books and personal expenses. Scholarships are usually based on gpa and test scores, not financial need. You can check the schools’ scholarship pages to see if you’re likely to qualify for any.</p>
<p>It may be possible for you to attend if you can work and save money between now and August and if you look for ways to reduce your billable expenses. Room costs generally depend on the size of room and number of roommates - some schools have triples and quads that are cheaper, some don’t. Meal plan costs can vary widely but many schools offer a choice. Don’t buy new books at the bookstore if you can help it…search for online sources and used books once you know the course requirements. Lots of little ways to trim expenses can add up to a significant reduction in the actual amount needed. One caveat…do not, under any circumstances, enroll and begin classes without knowing that your bill to the college is paid in full! Colleges are very unforgiving about that and you may find yourself back at home, in debt, and with no credits to show for it!</p>