Grants & Scholarships

Federal Aid

PELL GRANT

Must have a FAFSA on file and be seeking your first bachelors degree. Pell Grant is based on enrollment status and financial need - as determined by the FAFSA. Award is up to $7,395/year. 

For more information on Pell Grant, click here.

 

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG)

Must have a FAFSA on file. Priority in awarding is given to incoming students with the highest need (-$1,500 SAI). Award up to $2,000/year. Funds are limited.

For more information on the FSEOG, click here.

 

FEDERAL WORK STUDY

The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is a federally-funded, need-based, campus-based work program designed to assist students through part-time employment on-campus or with approved off-campus sites.  Eligibility is based on a student’s financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA.  Funding and availability is limited and not guaranteed.  FWS funds are not disbursed separately to the student, nor applied to the student's account; they are included in the student’s regular paycheck. 

Once you have enrolled in classes at CBU, you can obtain an employment application from the Career Center.  Students should have their application reviewed by the Financial Aid Office for FWS eligibility before submitting the application. 

Once employment is obtained and if the student is awarded FWS, the student will be notified by the Financial Aid Office. For additional instructions on applying for an on-campus job, click here.

 

IASG/CFH (Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant/Children of Fallen Heroes)

The IASG and CFH scholarship allow for the full Pell Grant if you are not already eligible based on your EFC. The IASG is for students whose Parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. The CFH scholarship is for students whose parents were public safety officers (police/fire/etc.) and died in the line of duty. 

For more information on the IASG, click here.

Institutional Aid

Enrollment and Residency Requirements apply to all undergraduate students who receive Institutional Financial Aid which includes, but is not limited to, scholarships, grants, and discounts offered by California Baptist University. The CBU Enrollment and Residency Requirements Policy is available in the Student Handbook.

 

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Award amounts listed are for students enrolling for the first time at California Baptist University in Fall 2024. Please refer to previous catalogs for scholarship/grant awarding information for enrollment that began prior to fall 2024.

***Merit scholarship amounts and criteria for the 2024-2025 school year are subject to change.***

INCOMING FRESHMEN

Trustees Scholarship - $17,000
4.0 GPA and above

Presidents Scholarship - $16,000
3.9 - 3.99 GPA 

Deans Scholarship - $15,000
3.3 - 3.89 GPA 

Directors Scholarship - $13,000
2.95 - 3.29 GPA

 

The maintenance GPA for all academic scholarships is 2.0.

 

INCOMING TRANSFER

Transfer Platinum - $13,000
3.75 GPA and above

Transfer Gold - $12,000
3.5 - 3.74 GPA 

Transfer Blue - 11,000
3.0 - 3.49 GPA 

Transfer Bronze - $9,000
2.5 - 2.99 GPA

To be considered a transfer student you must have completed 24 or more units from a regionally accredited college or university. Renewable if the minimum maintenance GPA is maintained. The maintenance GPA for all academic scholarships is 2.0.

 

**Remember to notify the Financial Aid Office if your number of enrolled units is changed or adjusted, as this could affect your Financial Aid award letter.**

 

PARTICIPANT SCHOLARSHIPS

Must be declared major and or minor:

  • Bachelors of Applied Theology (BAT) Scholarship 951-343-4248
  • College of Architecture, Visual Arts & Design 951-343-4531
  • Journalism Scholarship 951-343-4964
  • Construction Management 951-343-4972

Active participation required:

  • Athletic Scholarship 951-343-4318
  • Theater Scholarship 951-343-4319
  • Music Scholarship 951-343-4251
  • Speech/Debate Scholarship 951-343-4964

Returning students only:

  • 24/25 Donor Scholarships- Please visit Scholarship Universe to apply. Deadline extended to April 21, 2024.

 

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

CBU Promise - Beginning in Fall 2024, incoming students are guaranteed at least $8,000 in CBU Gift aid.

CBU Grant  Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA and coordinated with all other sources of aid. Therefore, if a student receives additional federal, state  or institutional funds, the CBU Grant may be reduced or eliminated.

Ministers Kin Scholarship - up to $3,250 per year As determined by the Undergraduate Admissions office. 

Multi-Sibling Scholarship - $2,000 per year For families with two or more dependent siblings enrolled in CBU’s Traditional Undergraduate Program. Click here for more info.

CBU Cal Grant B Assistance - $7,710 for the first year only - Only available to students who qualify for Cal Grant B.

 

**Remember to notify the Financial Aid Office if your number of enrolled units is changed or adjusted, as this could affect your Financial Aid offer.**

State Aid

CAL GRANT

FAFSA Deadline for 25/26 is March 2, 2025. GPA Deadline for 25/26 is also March 2, 2025.

1. Must have a completed FAFSA on file

  • By April 2nd, 2024 for the 24/25 aid year.
  • By March 2nd, 2025 for the 25/26 aid year.

2. Complete the GPA Verification Form

- To confirm your GPA is submitted to CSAC, log in to your account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/

- If your GPA is not listed on your Webgrants account, you will need to complete and submit a GPA Verification Form

Complete the form, filling out the first page, then bring it to your:

  • Community college if you have 24 completed units on your community college transcript.
  • High School if you do not have 24 or more units on your community college transcript or have never attended college.

Your High School or community college will complete/submit the second page of the form. For more details, see www.csac.ca.gov or call 1-888-224-7268.

Award amount depends on the program for which you qualify (Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B) and the specific year of your initial award. For more information on Cal Grant, click here or create an account here.

CAL GRANT FORMS

CAL G8 Form "High School Certification" - Designed for students coming out of High School

CAL G6 Form "Entitlement Transfer" - Designed for students transferring from a community college

As a new recipient of CAL Grant, each student must complete one of the forms. Log in here to complete the G8 or G6 form online.

Note: If you need to complete the G8 Form, be sure to do so after you graduate from High School (no March 2nd deadline).

 

DREAMERS

CADAA Deadline for 24/25 is April 2nd, 2024.

If you meet AB540 requirements, submit a CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) to determine if you qualify for the Cal Grant.

  1. Submit the Dream Act Application
  2. Complete the GPA Verification Form

Your High School or current college will complete/submit the bottom portion. For details, see www.csac.ca.gov or call 1-888-224-7268.

Award amount depends on the program for which you qualify (Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B) and the specific year of your initial award. For more information on Dream Act, click here.

 

CHAFEE GRANT - up to $5,000/year

For students who are or were in Foster Care between age 16 and 18.

  1. Must have FAFSA on file
  2. Complete the Chafee Grant Application
  3. Meet the state requirements - click here to determine your eligibility or review the Chafee Fact Sheet

 

GOLDEN STATE TEACHER GRANT

The Golden State Teacher Grant Program is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025), and the application will close on November 15th, 2024. Due to recent state budget changes, updates from CSAC may impact eligibility, and we will share those as we receive them.

The Golden State Teacher Grant Program (GSTG) awards students currently enrolled in a professional preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and working towards earning their preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential. For more information, please visit CSAC's site here: https://gstg.csac.ca.gov/.

Payment Contingency:
The Golden State Teacher Grant awards are subject to the availability of funds and are processed on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible applicants who have submitted a signed Service Agreement (SA). If funds are insufficient, the last grant recipient may receive a partial award of the remaining funds.

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL DEPENDENTS (LEPD) GRANT

The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD) provides a need-based educational grant to dependents and spouses of employees who lost their lives in the line of duty or were totally disabled due to an accident or injury incurred in the performance of duty in the following professions:

  • Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice
  • Firefighters
  • Law Enforcement
  • Tribal Firefighters

The grant amount matches the Cal Grant Amount up to $11,006 per year. More information and the application to apply can be found here: https://www.csac.ca.gov/faforfirst

 

CalKIDS – Up to $1,500

$500 for students that attended a public school in California and were identified as low income. Additional funds for foster and homeless students.

Check here to see if you qualify: https://calkids.org/the-basics/who-is-eligible/.

You will need your Statewide Student Identifier (SSID), often found on high school transcripts, through your high school’s parent portal, or by contacting your high school.

Once registered, you can request funds be sent to CBU on your behalf. More information on the CalKIDS program can be found here: https://calkids.org/the-basics/.

Outside Scholarships

Receiving outside scholarship or grants is a great way to reduce your balance or the amount of loans you borrow in college. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate; and remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out Federal Student Aid's information on how to avoid scams.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO CBU'S SCHOLARSHIP PAGE

Please consider the following sources:

    • a high school counselor
    • your library’s reference section
    • foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
    • organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
    • ethnicity-based organizations
    • your employer or your parents’ employers

Also check out the following document for more information: Scholarship Helpful Hints 

 

The Earnest Scholarship Fund: Click here to apply for a $5,000 scholarship.

W-9 Information

All W-9 requests and inquiries must be emailed to the finaid@calbaptist.edu.