<p>Is it true that for the first year, Cal grant B pays 1,551. And then the next 3 years $7,000??</p>
<p>Also for my FAFSA my EFC was 0000 so I am eligible to get the full $5,500 amount.</p>
<p>I am planning to go to CSU Chico.</p>
<p>Costs</a> and Finances - Admissions - CSU, Chico</p>
<p>Answers would be greatly appreciated thanks! :)</p>
<p>I can’t comment on the Cal grant program but suggest you search for posts on the subject by Kender, who is a UC student with a very thorough knowledge of the system and has posted great explanations in the past.</p>
<p>Your 0 EFC means you’re entitled to the maximum federal Pell grant, which is currently $5550. You’ll also be eligible for $5500 in federal Stafford loans, of which $3500 will be subsidized (no interest accrues until you graduate or drop below half-time). The school may offer you other aid like federal work study, SEOG (grant), and a Perkins loan, which is also subsidized.</p>
<p>Are you commuting or living on campus next year?</p>
<p>After the 1st year, it is 1551 plus the tuition/fees cost for your school. Everything subject to the state budget, of course! I just read in the paper this morning that the Pell grants might be cut - don’t know if that means cut totally or partially. Cal Grants might be next in line.</p>
<p>I’m living on campus so that’s like another $11,000 =/</p>
<p>It looks like you can request various dorms/meal plans and cut your expenses by $1-2K there:</p>
<p>[Housing</a> Rates - University Housing and Food Service - CSU, Chico](<a href=“http://www.csuchico.edu/housing/residents/rates.shtml]Housing”>http://www.csuchico.edu/housing/residents/rates.shtml)</p>
<p>Do you have a job, savings, or outside scholarships that can help make up the balance of the tuition costs for the first year?</p>
<p>No job no savings no scholarships :(</p>
<p>Just the EFC 000 and Cal Grant B</p>