Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)

Cal Grants and the Student Success Completion Grant are just some of the financial aid programs that can help cover your college expenses. You must be a Cal Grant A, B or C recipient to qualify for the Student Success Completion Grant.

• You apply for a Cal Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application before the March 2nd Cal Grant deadline
• Have your current school submit your GPA to the California Student Aid Commission, if applicable

Community college students who are California residents and who miss the March 2 deadline can apply by September 2 to receive consideration for competitive Cal Grant awards. Students completing the Dream Act Application must apply by March 2 in order to receive Cal Grant consideration. 

Video: What is the Community College Student Success Completion Grant?

• 12 through 14.99 units: $1,298 per semester/ $2596 per year

• 15 or more units: $4,000 per semester/ $8,000 per year

Due to limited funding, Student Success Completion Grants (SSCG) are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To be eligible for the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG), a student must:

• Be a Cal Grant B or Cal Grant C recipient and
• Must have unmet financial need and
• The student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and
• Must be attending full-time at a California community college. Full-time attendance is at least 12 units per term.
• All courses must be added by the FREEZE DATE