Grants

Cal Grant A

Eligibility:
Undergraduate with eligible (3.0 or higher) GPA and financial need
Amount:
Up to $9,708 (Amount subject to change pending the approval of the state budget in August.)
Renewable:
Yes
Deadline:
March 2
Funding:
California Student Aid Commission; Payments vary per first year of eligibility
Application:
FAFSA (online) (with Biola listed), Cal Grant GPA Verification Form

Cal Grant B

Eligibility:
Undergraduate with eligible (3.0 or higher) GPA and financial need
Amount:
  1. First year: only living allowance totaling $1,551
  2. Remaining three years: living allowance, plus $9,708 each remaining year.
Renewable:
Yes
Deadline:
March 2
Funding:
California Student Aid Commission; Payments vary per first year of eligibility; the first year of the program, student receives access amount only ($1,551). In subsequent year, student receives access amount plus $9,708.
Application:
FAFSA (online) (with Biola listed), Cal Grant GPA Verification Form

Pell Grant

Eligibility:
Need-based
Amount:
Up to $5,350
Renewable:
Yes
Deadline:
None
Funding:
Federal grant prorated per enrollment status
Application:
FAFSA (online) (with Biola listed)