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GRANTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Grant funding is provided by the federal government,the state of California, and UC Santa Cruz to assist undergraduate students who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Grants do not have to be repaid.

University of California

UC Santa Cruz Grants are awarded to students with financial need and are funded by the University of California Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz also determines eligibility for Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants for which we receive a small amount of funding each year. Funds are targeted to low income students and are used to supplement our UC Santa Cruz Grant program.

State of California

Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission to California residents who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.