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How to Apply for Scholarships at West Hills

Scholarships are a great way to help offset part or all of your academic expenses while attending any of our West Hills Colleges. All scholarships are awarded on a two-semester basis. To apply, simply follow the criteria listed for each.

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The President’s Scholars Program provides free tuition and book expenses to all California high school graduates with a 3.5 GPA or higher who plan on attending Coalinga College or Lemoore College.

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West Hills offers a wide variety of additional grants and scholarships to students funded by both our institution and outside organizations. We encourage all students to browse our database and, if eligible, to apply.

Coalinga Scholarships

Lemoore Scholarships

Firebaugh, North District Center Scholarships

Grant Information

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are federally funded, need-based grants awarded to low-income undergraduate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Federal Pell Grant amounts are dependent on: the student’s student aid index (SAI, formerly the expected family contribution or EFC), the cost of attendance, the student’s enrollment intensity, and whether the student attends for a full academic year or less.

Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

SEOG Grants are federally funded grants awarded to undergraduates with exceptional financial need (students with the lowest student aid index) and who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.

While each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Federal Pell Grants for its eligible students, there’s no guarantee that every eligible student will be able to receive SEOG. Students at each school will be awarded these funds based on availability at that school.

Cal Grant

Cal Grants are state-funded monetary grants given to students to help pay for college expenses.

Submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by September 2 and submit a verified Cal Grant GPA anytime between November and the March 2 deadline. Cal Grants are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), based on income, eligibility, and GPA requirements.

Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)

SSCG Grants are state-funded monetary grants given to students to help pay for college expenses.

Community college students who receive a Cal Grant B or C and enroll full-time are eligible to receive an SSCG award. Each college receives a limited amount of SSCG funds, which they award to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent on available funding.

California Chafee Grant

The California Chafee Grant Program is federally funded and gives current or former foster youth money for career and technical training or college courses.

The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov

Early application is strongly encouraged.