Grants and Employment

What Kind Of Financial Aid Is Available?

The financial aid available at Woodbury comes from federal and state governments, the University, and private donors. Some of the financial resources available to Woodbury students include:

GRANTS

Grants are based upon need and do not require repayment.

Pell Grants are funds made available from the federal government and are designed to help needy undergraduate students meet educational costs. These grants are based on demonstrated need as determined by the federal government. Awards currently range from $692to $7,395 per award year.

The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is also funded through the federal government. These funds are earmarked for exceptionally needy undergraduate students and may range from $200 to $2,000 per year at Woodbury.

Cal Grant A awards are funded by the State of California to provide assistance to California residents who come from low- and middle-income families. A student’s grade point average as well as demonstrated financial need is taken into consideration when making these awards.

Cal Grant B awards, also funded by the State of California, are designated for California high school graduates with high academic potential who come from minority, disadvantaged, or low-income families, and who have little or no previous college work (less than one semester or 16 quarter units). Awards include semester allowance checks to students for living expenses, plus, beginning in the student’s second year of study, tuition and fee grants are provided.

Applicants are notified by the California Student Aid Commission if selected to receive Cal A or Cal B state awards. To learn more about Cal Grants, go to www. csac.ca.gov.

EMPLOYMENT

On-campus employment opportunities are available and may be included in financial aid award packages to assist students in meeting their educational expenses.

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally funded program that allows Woodbury University to provide part-time on- or off-campus employment for students who demonstrate financial need. Most students work between eight and 12 hours per week while classes are in session and earn no less than minimum wage.