The Golden State Education and Training Grant Program (GSETGP) supports Californians who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a one-time grant of $2,500 to reskill, up-skill, and access educational or training programs to get back into the workforce.
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Have been unable to obtain employment that provides an average monthly wage that is equal to or greater than the average monthly wage received from their employment prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Meet the income and asset criteria to be eligible for a Cal Grant A award (pursuant to subdivision (k) of California Education Code Section 69432.7)
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Are enrolled in a qualified education or training program, including at any California community college, California State University or University of California.
Applicants can apply online at gsetp.csac.ca.gov by logging into their CSAC Account. If they do not have an account, please create one using the “first time user” registration option.
Though the completion of the FAFSA/California Dream Act Application is not needed for this program, we encourage students enrolling in college to complete the FAFSA or Dream Act application to qualify for any additional financial assistance.
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An eligible individual may request and receive only one GSETG award.
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Eligible applicants will be awarded $2,500.
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Once applicants apply and are found to meet the program requirements, campus offices must verify that the applicant is enrolled at their institution, which triggers the payment process.
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Grants will be disbursed directly to the educational institution or training provider for disbursement to the applicant.
- Submit the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program Application below by:
- Logging to your CSAC Account. If you do not have an account, please create one using the “first time user” registration option.
New First Time User
- Register for User ID and Password
- Click on Start
Returning User
- Already have User ID and Password
- Click on Login
If you forgot your Username or Password, you would need to recover it
Contact
California Student Aid Commission at 1-888-224-7268, Monday through Friday 8:00 am through 4:00 pm, or e-mail StudentSupport@csac.ca.gov
If you have any questions regarding the program, please email GSETGP@CSAC.CA.GOV.
For more information, please contact:
California Student Aid Commission
Golden State Education and Training Grant Program
gsetgp@csac.ca.gov