Grants for Graduate/ Professional School
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File your FAFSA each year to be considered for Cal Grant for Education Students Program (EDS) which is based on financial need.
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Submit any additional documents requested by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
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Any other application requirements are listed below under each specific grant type.
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The grant amounts listed below are estimates, and depend on available funding.
Grant Types and Details
Fellowships, scholarships, stipends, and fee awards
| Annual amount: |
Varies |
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| Funded by: |
Your graduate department or an outside source. |
How to Apply
Contact your graduate department or the Graduate Division.
Cal Grant for Education Studies Program (EDS)
| Amount: |
$12,570 maximum for Cal Grant A renewals; |
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| Funded by: |
State of California (California Student Aid Commission) |
| Note: |
Amounts are set by the State government and are subject to change at any time. You must be enrolled full-time (12 or more units) to receive the full grant award. |
Who's Eligible
If you're a Cal Grant A or B recipient who plans to enroll in UC San Diego's EDS program, you may be eligible for a renewal of your Cal Grant for an additional year, if you meet the following requirements:
- You accepted and enrolled in the EDS program within 15 months of the end of the term in which you received your last Cal Grant payment
- You're seeking your initial teaching credential
- You're not using the grant money for other graduate-level courses of study
How to Apply
- File your FAFSA and provide any requested documents before the deadlines.
- Submit a Request for Cal Grant Teaching Credential Program Benefits (form G-44) available from the California Student Aid Commission.
More Information
If you're enrolled in less than 12 units, you'll receive a reduced amount of the Cal Grant award:
- 6-8 units = 1/2 the amount
- 9-11 units = 3/4 the amount
- 12+ units = the full amount