California College Promise Grant
For eligible California residents, the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) permits enrollment fees to be waived. (Assistance for the purchase of books and supplies must be applied for separately.)
Many California community colleges offer online CCPG applications through CCC Apply.
When you use these financial aid online applications, the data you've entered in CCC Apply will be transferred automatically, making your financial aid application much easier and faster.
Oxnard College Promise
A program assists eligible incoming first-time college students based on full-time enrollment in a degree or certificate program. Click here to Learn more.
Grants
Federal Pell Grant Program
Pell Grants are awarded solely on demonstrated financial need to every eligible undergraduate student who hasn't already earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Pell Grants do not need to be repaid. They can be used for tuition, fees, and living expenses. A student is still eligible to receive a Pell Grant if he/she is attending college in a less than half time status. It is important that students receiving Federal Pell Grants understand how they are disbursed and how a student remains eligible for this program.
For the 2024-25 award year, the maximum award is $7,395
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)
The Financial Aid Office awards the FSEOG to undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need, with priority given to Pell Grant recipients. Unlike Pell Grants, there's no guarantee every eligible student will receive one. In addition, funds are limited. These grants don't need to be paid back. It is important that students receiving FSEOG understand how they are disbursed and how a student remains eligible for this program.
To get an FSEOG, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for your college to determine your financial need.
Cal Grants
Cal Grant Recipients are selected by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). To apply for the Cal Grant Program, you must submit the FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form by March 2 ( extended to April 2 for the 24-25 year). If you do not meet the March 2 ( extended to April 2 for the 24-25 year)priority filing deadline, you may have a second chance to compete for a Cal Grant by filing the FAFSA and GPA Verification form by Sept. 2.
Chafee Grant Program
Oxnard College participates in the Chafee Grant Program. The California Chafee Grant is awarded to current or former California foster youth to help pay for college or career and technical training. The California CHAFEE Grant Program awards up to $5,000 annually to eligible foster youth and former foster youth to use for college courses or vocational school training. A Chafee Grant is a federal and state funded grant subject to yearly availability of funds. To qualify, students must:
- Be a current or former foster youth*
- Not have reached your 22 birthday as of July 1 of the award year.
- Have financial need
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work Study (FWS) is an allotment of funds awarded to an eligible student to be earned from part time employment on campus. Working on campus is more than just a way to pay for college. Click here to learn more.
Scholarships
The OC Foundation Office offers scholarships to high school seniors and current Oxnard College students. Scholarships are awarded on academic achievement, community involvement or extra curricular activities and/or financial need. Gifts and endowments from private individuals, corporations, community organizations, and other foundations fund scholarships. Click here to learn more.