Financial Assistance
Financial Aid
Financial Aid (Pell Grant-Stafford Loan) is available for those students who meet Federal guidelines. Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online to apply for Financial Aid at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Charles A. Jones federal code number is 009509.
PELL Grant
This is a federal grant (not a loan) provided to qualifying students to help with school costs such as: books, supplies, and transportation. It is not intended to pay household bills. The maximum award amount for PELL is $5,300 for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Process to apply for the PELL grant:
Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Enter Federal School Code: 009509
You may not qualify if:
Over income: Based on your 2008 income
Males who did not register for Selective Service by their 26th birthday
If you already have a BA or BS degree or higher
If you were recently convicted of a drug felony charge of sales or possession of a controlled substance while receiving financial aid
If you have defaulted on a student loan.
If you do not have a high school diploma, GED, or Ability to Benefit test
Our Financial Aid Office is open on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays & Wednesday between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bring Income Verification for 2007-wages, AFDC, Social Security, SSI, spousal and child support, or alimony.
Stafford Loan
This loan is only available to Vocational Nursing and Court Reporting students. Students must be in attendance for at least six weeks as part of the qualifications.
Student loan seminars and entrance counseling are presented at the following times:
If you are interested in finding out more information about the Stafford Loan, please attend our monthly financial aid seminar. The seminar is held on the first Friday of each month at 3:00 P.M. in the CAJ Multi-Purpose room.
GI Bill
Our establishment has been approved to train eligible veterans and dependents under the GI Bill and dependents education assistance programs.
VA students need to apply online through the U.S. Department of Verteran Affairs at the following website: www.gibill.va.gov
Email questions and absence requests to: gibill@caj.edu
Other Financial Resources
CAJ works together with many community partners and the Federal government to provide various options for finincial assistance. You might qualify for one or several of the following options:
California Chafee Grant
This grant gives up to $5,000 to current or former Foster Youth to use for vocational school training or college courses.
Procss to apply for the Chaffee Grant:
Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and California Chafee Grant Program Application at http://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
Other Grants
For information about other grants available in California go to the California Student Aid Commission website at www.csac.ca.gov or contact them at (888)224-7268
STEP (Sacramento Training Employment Program) Lemon Hill Career Center
Case management, youth leadership and some supportive assistance are available for low income youth (18-21 years of age) who meet the eligibiliy requirements. Visit our office at CAJ in room 15.
EDD (Employment Development Department) UI/CTB
Mark Sanders building at 2901 50th Street and Broadway. (916) 227-1395
State Department of Rehabilitation
For physical, mental or learning impairments documented by a professional.
Worker's Comp injury that indicates a need for different training.
Need to complete an application and be evaluated.
Call (916) 263-7365 to obtain an individual case manager.
CalWORK's (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids/DHA (Department of Human Assistance)
If approved for training, they pay for books, transportation allowance, child care and some clothing necessary for interviewing and employment.
Call Ms. Alexandria Russell, Human Service Specialist II at (916) 433-2620 Ext. 1072 or visit Room 106 at the Lemon Hill Career Center.
Native TANF
Call (916) 920-3150 and ask to speak with a caseworker.
Location: 3831 N. Freeway, Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95834
Sacramento Veteran's Resource Center
Montgomery Bill Education Benefits are only good for 10 years after discharge from service.
Sean Benedict, Case Manager
7270 E. Southgate Drive (916) 393-8387
Randy Hadley, Veteran Liaison Mark Sanders Career Center
2901 50th Street and Broadway (916) 227-1395
Mather One-Stop Career Center and Mather Hospital
(916) 228-3127
CIMC (California Indian Manpower Consortium)
Native Americans, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians.
(916) 564-2892 or Rudy Meza in Room 115 - CAJ Career and Education Center
Asian Resources Incorporated (ARI)
Sacramento Works for Better Health Program.
Funds are mainly for CNA & EMT training.
Visit Room 115 - CAJ Career and Education Center for possible referral