Student Success Completion Grant
The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a financial aid program that helps you afford full-time enrollment so you can graduate, begin your career and start earning money sooner. If you’re a current California community college student or are planning to enroll, you now have the opportunity to receive more financial aid as a full-time student.
Enroll in more classes to receive more money
With the Student Success Completion Grant (SCCG), the more classes you take, the more money you’re eligible to receive. You can get up to $8,000 a year to help cover education and living expenses.
12-14.99 units/semester = $1,298/semester ($2,596 per year)
15+ units/semester = $4,000/semester ($8,000 per year)
Students taking 12 units or more per semester qualify as full-time.
Former or current foster youth may qualify for up to $10,500 in financial aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Student Success Completion Grant?
Cal Grants and the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) are just some of the financial aid programs that can help cover your college expenses. You must be a Cal Grant recipient to qualify for the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG).
To apply for the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG), you apply for a Cal Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application.
How much is the award?
- All students enrolled in 12 through 14.99 units: $1,298 per semester/$2,596 per year
- All students enrolled in 15 or more units: $4,000 per semester/$8,000 per year
Current or former foster youth can qualify for up to $10,500 per year.
Beginning in fall 2025, Disability Support Students (DSS) receiving a Cal Grant enrolled in at least 9 units will be considered full-time for eligibility of the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) in the amount of $1298.
Units completed during winter and summer sessions can be used to increase a student’s Fall or Spring Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) award.
Due to limited funding, Student Success Completion Grants (SSCG) are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible for the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG), a student must:
- Be a Cal Grant A, B, or C recipient that received a full-time Cal Grant payment
- Be enrolled full-time (12 units or more)
- Meet federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
- Have unmet need to receive the SSCG