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 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. 

• 12 through 14.99 units: $1,298 per semester/ $2,596 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

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a new financial aid program beginning with the 2018-19 academic year, for Cal Grant recipients attending a California community college full time. The purpose of the Student Success Completion Grant is to provide students with additional financial aid to help offset the total cost of community college attendance and to encourage full-time attendance and successful on-time completion.

Text Alternative: Enroll full-time to receive up to $8,000 more in financial aid so you can finish faster. Financial Aid for Full-time students  15 units/semester= up to $8,000/ year in financial aid.