Financial Aid Programs No Longer Accepting New Applications

Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG)

Overview

Golden State Education and Training Grant Program
Updated July 2023

Due to the 2023-24 California State Budget, the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program is concluding after making the final payments for the 2022-23 Academic Year. 

The application period is closed. CSAC is no longer accepting grant applications for this program.

Overview for Students

The Golden State Education and Training Grant Program (GSETGP) supports Californians who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a one-time grant of $2,500 to reskill, up-skill, and access educational or training programs to get back into the workforce.

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John R. Justice (JRJ) Program

Overview

John R. Justice (JRJ) Program

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is currently not accepting any new applications for this program. Due to the large amount of applicants who applied during the original year of funding/implementation (many of which are still pending admittance into the program), and the significant funding reduction to this program over the years, Cal OES is unable to open the JRJ program for any new applicants.

All inquiries regarding the JRJ program can be sent to: jrj@caloes.ca.gov

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GEAR UP

Overview

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Overview for Students

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) provides students at participating middle schools throughout the state of California an Educational Trust Award (ETA) of $2,000 held in a Scholarshare 529 interest-bearing account. 

Once students graduate from high school, students have six years access to those funds. Funds may be used to pay for qualifying educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other related expenses.

Withdraw Request

To be able to withdraw their Educational Trust Award the student must:

  • Have received a GEAR UP scholarship in middle or high school  from the California GEAR UP State Program
  • Graduate high school
  • Enroll in a college or university 
  • Request funds within six years from high school graduation date

To request funds, students, along with their financial aid office must complete the GEAR UP ETA Qualified Funds Withdrawal Form (QFWF) and submit it to the Commission via email to gear-up@csac.ca.gov.

Frequently asked Questions

GEAR UP FAQs

Forms

Gear Up ETA Qualified Funds Withdrawal Form (QFWQ)

GEAR UP Record Change Form

Additional Resources

For more information, please contact:

California Student Aid Commission
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
gear-up@csac.ca.gov

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