Grants and Scholarships can make all the difference when pursuing educational opportunities for your future. A lot of students need help paying for college, which is why CollegeAmerica offers several different grants and scholarships¹. Click through the different options below or call (800) 622-2894 to get more detail about the grants and scholarships that are available to you.
Financial aid can make it easier to pay for college and manage your student debt when you’re out of school. Our programs are:
As a nonprofit university, CollegeAmerica invests in our students first. Our grants and scholarships are made possible by our Good Neighbor Initiative, created to strengthen communities through providing more access to education. Call us today at (800) 622-2894 or fill out the form below for personal assistance in finding the perfect grant or scholarship for you.
Our family of colleges believes everyone should have the opportunity to earn a degree and enjoy a better future. So whether you’re fresh out of high school or a seasoned adult ready for a career change, we may have a grant that fits YOU!
Designed for independent adults who have never attended college before.
Designed for those who are “dependent” according to federal financial rules. Typically, applicants are young adults who are not considered financially independent.
Designed for those who have previously earned some college credits but have not yet earned a degree.
Grant program designed for immediate family members of enrolled students or graduates from one of our family of colleges:
Through our Good Neighbor Initiative, our family of colleges is proud to offer several generous scholarship awards for adults—from high school seniors just entering college, to career professionals wanting to advance their current degree.
Academic scholarships of up to $8,000 may be awarded by an campus to graduating high school seniors. To use the scholarship, award recipients must enroll and start classes at the college within one year from the date they graduated high school. Applicants who graduate from high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher (as evidenced on an official transcript) are exempt from testing. Other applicants must take the Otis Lennon School Ability Test and can receive an award based upon the following scores:
To remain eligible for an academic scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 90% attendance. There is no limit on the number of academic scholarships that each college location can award each year.
To apply for the Academic Scholarship, high school students should contact the campus they are interested in attending or fill out the form below.
Congratulations on earning your GED® test credential! Now we’d like to help you take the next step—train for a career you’ll love. That’s why we’re pleased to offer the Build a Better Future scholarship, so you can continue your education and pursue a career-focused college degree.
To be eligible, the applicant must have completed GED® classes from one of our schools, must have earned their GED® credential, and must apply for the scholarship within one (1) year of earning their GED® credential. In addition, the applicant must have a recommendation letter from the institution’s GED® test coordinator. To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
This scholarship is available to graduates who earned their Associate’s degree from one of our schools— Steven-Henager College, CollegeAmerica, California College San Diego, or Independence University.
In order to qualify, the applicant must have graduated with an Associate’s degree from the school with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. In addition, the applicant must submit a 500-word essay to the Campus Director on his/her goals for completion of the Bachelor’s program. Once awarded, the recipient has seven (7) years from the date of graduation from a CEHE Associate’s degree program to use the scholarship for one of our Bachelor’s degree programs.
This scholarship is available to graduates who earned their Bachelor’s degree from one of our schools—Steven-Henager College, CollegeAmerica, California College San Diego, or Independence University.
In order to qualify, the applicant must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the school with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. In addition, the applicant must submit a 500-word essay to the Campus Director on his/her goals for completion of the Master’s program. Once awarded, the recipient has one (1) year from the date of graduation from a CEHE Bachelor’s degree program to use the scholarship for one of CEHE’s Master’s programs. The tuition scholarship will be awarded upon graduation from the Master’s program.
| Student Aid Program | Type of Aid | Program Details | Annual Max Award Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Grant: does not have to be repaid. | Available almost exclusively to undergraduates; all eligible students can receive the Federal Pell Grant amounts they qualify for. | $5,815 (2010/2011 school year). Subject to change every July 1st. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Grant: does not have to be repaid. | For undergraduates with exceptional financial need; priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients; funds depend on availability at school. | Amounts vary depending on school's allocation. |
| Federal Work Study | Money is earned while attending school; does not have to be repaid. | For undergraduates with exceptional financial need; priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients; funds depend on availability at school. | No annual maximum. |
| Federal Perkins Loan | Loan: must be repaid. | Five percent loans for both undergraduate and graduate students; payment is owed to the school that made the loan. | $5,500 for undergraduate students; $8,000 for graduate students. |
| Direct Subsidized Loan | Loan: must be repaid. | Direct Subsidized: U.S. Department of Education pays interest while borrower is in school and during grace and deferment periods. | $3,500 to $8,500, depending on grade level. |
| Direct Unsubsidized Loan | Loan: must be repaid. | Direct Unsubsidized: Borrower is responsible for interest during life of the loan. | $4,000 to $18,500, depending on grade level (If you do not qualify for Direct Subsidized loan). |
| Federal PLUS Loan | Loan: must be repaid. | Available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. | Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid the student receives. |
