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GRANTS Grants are based upon need and do not require repayment. The following grants are available at SCI-Arc: Pell Grants are funds made available from the federal government and are designed to help high financial need undergraduate students meet educational costs. These grants are based on demonstrated need as determined by the federal government. Awards currently range from $672 to $6,495 for the 2021-2022 year and have a maximum lifetime eligibility of 12 semesters. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) are funded primarily through the federal government. These funds are earmarked for exceptionally high-need undergraduate students and may range from $100 to $700 per year. Only those students who have also received Pell Grant are eligible to receive an SEOG. Cal Grant A awards are from the state government and provide assistance to California residents from low- and middle-income families. The student’s grade point average as well as demonstrated financial need is taken into consideration when granting these awards which offer financial support in the amount of $10,868 during the 2021-2022 academic year. Cal Grant B also from the state government, is designed for California high school graduates with high academic potential from minority, disadvantaged, or lowincome families, and who have little or no previous college work (less than one semester or 16 quarter units). Awards include semester checks to students for living expenses, plus a tuition and fee grant beginning in the student’s second year of study. Cal Grant B recipients received $1,472 to $9,220 during the 20212022 academic year. Employment To assist students in meeting their educational expenses, on-campus employment opportunities are available and may be included in a financial aid award package. Students must be in good academic standing (2.7 minimum GPA) to qualify for student employment. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program funded by the federal government and SCI-Arc to provide part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need. Students employed through this program are assisted in finding jobs on campus or with offsite community partners through the Financial Aid Office. Most students work approximately 20 hours per week while classes are in session and earn no less than minimum wage. Employment may begin only after the completed work-study packet has been approved by the Financial Aid, Academic Advisor, and Human Resource departments. All state and federal equal opportunity employment practices are upheld.
