California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Public
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Public
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

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Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Explore verified funding programs that may be relevant to this college. Eligibility and award amounts depend on each program's official rules.

6 verified opportunities · Registry reviewed 2026-09-08

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Federal

3 verified

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

Federal Pell Grant

Need-based federal grant funding for eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree, with limited post-baccalaureate teacher-certification exceptions.

Published program amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
Application: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.

Key requirements

Eligible participating institution
Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier

California

2 verified

State grantCalifornia Student Aid CommissionClosed for this cycle

Cal Grant

Need-based
Competitive selection

California need-based grant family for eligible students at participating California colleges, with award type and amount determined under Cal Grant rules and the enacted state budget.

Published program amount: Published award schedules vary by Cal Grant type, institution segment, enrollment, and the state budget; DegreePilot does not calculate a personal amount.
Application: Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and ensure the required GPA is submitted by the applicable Cal Grant deadline.

Key requirements

California resident or eligible under the California Dream Act rules
Cal Grant-eligible California public or participating private institution

Earned aid

1 verified

Earned aid is paid for eligible work. It is separate from grants and scholarships and is not an automatic tuition discount.

Earned aidU.S. Department of Education and participating employersOpen

Federal Work-Study

Part-time employment for eligible students with financial need. Money is earned through eligible employment; it is not an automatic tuition discount.

Published program amount: Earnings depend on the job, pay rate, scheduled hours, and the student's work-study award
Application: Submit the FAFSA, ask the college about its process, and apply for an eligible work-study job if awarded.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available Federal Work-Study funds
Meet the college's enrollment requirements
Demonstrate financial need under federal and college rules
Receive a work-study award from the college

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Explore verified funding programs that may be relevant to this college. Eligibility and award amounts depend on each program's official rules.

6 verified opportunities · Registry reviewed 2026-09-08

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DegreePilot has not yet verified scholarships or grants funded by this college.

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Federal

3 verified

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

Federal Pell Grant

Published program amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
Application: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.

Key requirements

Eligible participating institution
Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier

California

2 verified

State grantCalifornia Student Aid CommissionClosed for this cycle

Cal Grant

Need-based
Competitive selection

California need-based grant family for eligible students at participating California colleges, with award type and amount determined under Cal Grant rules and the enacted state budget.

Published program amount: Published award schedules vary by Cal Grant type, institution segment, enrollment, and the state budget; DegreePilot does not calculate a personal amount.
Application: Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and ensure the required GPA is submitted by the applicable Cal Grant deadline.

Key requirements

California resident or eligible under the California Dream Act rules
Cal Grant-eligible California public or participating private institution

Earned aid

1 verified

Earned aid is paid for eligible work. It is separate from grants and scholarships and is not an automatic tuition discount.

Earned aidU.S. Department of Education and participating employersOpen

Federal Work-Study

Part-time employment for eligible students with financial need. Money is earned through eligible employment; it is not an automatic tuition discount.

Published program amount: Earnings depend on the job, pay rate, scheduled hours, and the student's work-study award
Application: Submit the FAFSA, ask the college about its process, and apply for an eligible work-study job if awarded.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available Federal Work-Study funds
Meet the college's enrollment requirements
Demonstrate financial need under federal and college rules
Receive a work-study award from the college

Federal grantU.S. Department of Education and participating collegesOpen

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Campus-based federal grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, with priority generally given to students with the lowest Student Aid Indexes who also receive Pell Grants.

Published program amount: $100–$4,000 for a full academic year in most cases
Application: Submit the FAFSA early and ask the college financial-aid office about its FSEOG process.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Ask this college's financial-aid office whether FSEOG is available. It is a campus-based program with limited funds and is not offered by every college.

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate
Eligible undergraduate program
College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Renewal

Not guaranteed; reviewed by the college each award year

Submit the FAFSA each year
Continue meeting federal and college eligibility rules
Funds must remain available

Published deadlines

Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

The usual annual maximum is $4,000; an approved study-abroad program may permit up to $4,400.
A listed range does not mean funds are available at this college or predict an award.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook: FSEOG — official external websiteFederal Student Aid · Verified 2026-08-25 · Verified current

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

TEACH Grant

Federal grant for eligible students preparing to teach in a high-need field at a school or educational service agency serving low-income students.

Published program amount: Up to $3,772 per year for grants first disbursed before October 1, 2027
Application: Submit the FAFSA, contact the college, complete TEACH Grant counseling, and sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay.

Key requirements

Participating institution
Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay

Ask this college whether it participates in TEACH Grant and whether your education program is TEACH-Grant-eligible.

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate in an eligible program
TEACH-Grant-eligible education program
Participating institution
Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay
Complete four academic years of qualifying full-time teaching within eight years
Teach in a high-need field at an eligible low-income school or educational service agency

Renewal

May be received in later eligible years within federal limits

Continue in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program
Complete required counseling and agreements

Published deadlines

Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

Important: if the service obligation is not completed and no exception applies, the grant converts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with interest.
The statutory annual maximum is $4,000; the displayed 2026–27 amount reflects the current 5.7% sequestration reduction for the stated disbursement period.

Official sources

Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate or eligible qualifying program
Generally a first undergraduate degree or eligible certificate; limited exceptions apply
California resident or eligible under the California Dream Act rules
Cal Grant-eligible California public or participating private institution
Enrollment at an eligible institution; payment varies by enrollment intensity and award type
Official Cal Grant financial-need, income, and asset rules vary by award type
A school-certified GPA is required for applicable award pathways
Meet the eligibility and satisfactory-academic-progress rules certified by CSAC and the institution
Community-college transfer and competitive pathways have separate timing rules
Award offers remain subject to final state-budget approval

Renewal

May continue for the published duration while the recipient remains eligible and renews the financial-aid application

Renew the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
Maintain program eligibility and satisfactory academic progress
Monitor WebGrants 4 Students and institution requirements

Published deadlines

Closed for this cycle — 2026–27 state priority deadline (Most Cal Grant applicants)
Closed for this cycle — Additional 2026–27 community-college Cal Grant deadline (Eligible California community-college applicants)

Important notes

Home-state selection is only an initial signal; CSAC and the institution determine legal residency and eligibility.
The combined record does not imply that every applicant fits every Cal Grant award type.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

Financial Aid Programs Overview — official external websiteCalifornia Student Aid Commission · Verified 2026-09-08 · Verified currentApplies to: 2026–27 award cycle
- The overview does not replace award-type-specific certification by CSAC.
Cal Grant Resource Documents — official external websiteCalifornia Student Aid Commission · Verified 2026-09-08 · Verified currentApplies to: 2026–27 award cycle
- Final awards depend on the applicable Cal Grant pathway and state budget.
Student Disclosures — Cal Grant institutional participation — official external websiteCalifornia Student Aid Commission · Verified 2026-09-08 · Verified currentApplies to: Updated January 2026
- Private-institution participation can change and requires continued review.

State scholarshipCalifornia Student Aid CommissionClosed for this cycle

Middle Class Scholarship

Need-based
Automatic consideration

State scholarship for eligible California undergraduates at a UC or CSU whose award is calculated after other available student resources and gift aid.

Published program amount: CSAC calculates a student-specific award after other available resources, including federal, state, and institutional gift aid; statewide funding can affect the result.
Application: Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by the state deadline; CSAC and the institution determine the award without a separate MCS application.

Key requirements

California resident or eligible California Dream Act applicant
University of California or California State University
At least 6 units for an award; amount may be adjusted for enrollment intensity
CSAC applies current income, asset, and cost-of-attendance rules

This record is limited to curated University of California and California State University campuses supported by the current CSAC program description.

Deadline — Closed for this cycle: 2026–27 state financial-aid application deadline

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate
Eligible undergraduate program
California resident or eligible California Dream Act applicant
University of California or California State University
At least 6 units for an award; amount may be adjusted for enrollment intensity
CSAC applies current income, asset, and cost-of-attendance rules
Maintain satisfactory academic progress and other state-aid eligibility
Award depends on statewide eligible-student counts and the enacted state budget

Renewal

Recalculated each year after a new FAFSA or California Dream Act Application

Renew the financial-aid application
Continue meeting CSAC and institution requirements

Published deadlines

Closed for this cycle — 2026–27 state financial-aid application deadline (Middle Class Scholarship applicants)

Important notes

Other eligible grants and scholarships are applied in the published calculation before MCS.
DegreePilot does not estimate an MCS award.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

Financial Aid Programs Overview — official external website