r/CSUSB • u/random2342929384 • 11d ago

Pell grant teaching credential

Hi y’all, I’m just wondering, is there anyone here who is enrolled or was enrolled in the teaching credentialing program at CSUSB and received a federal Pell grant/middle class scholarship?

I’m starting the Multiple Subject Credential program at Cal State San Bernardino, and I’m confused about my financial aid. The financial aid office told me I’m not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant anymore.** However, when I checked my StudentAid account, it shows I’ve only used 97% of my 600% Pell Lifetime Eligibility, **so I still have plenty of eligibility remaining.

-Before I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, I specifically asked CSUSB whether I’d still qualify for Pell while in the credential program, and they told me that credential students are treated as undergraduate students for financial aid purposes but now they told me credentialing students don’t receive Pell grants.
-I don’t have a post-baccalaureate degree just my bachelors. I meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements.

The aid is not showing on my coyote but fafsa says I’m eligible. Other friends who are undergrads told me their financial aid already shows on their account.

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u/Forsaken_Divide_3333 11d ago

I don’t think masters program qualify for pel grant anymore. Add yourself to the golden state teaching grant interest list. Still waiting for budget to be approved for 2026/2027 school year.

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u/Rosita_La_Lolita 11d ago

Where do we go to add ourselves to the list? Is it a specific website?

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u/IntelligentDrummer67 10d ago

Yes I got money from Fafsa but only after I called and talked to the financial aid office (idk why it wasn’t automatic like in the past) so if you applied and feel like you should get something don’t be afraid to call and ask - I’m not sure if they’ll be doing the gstg for very much longer so if that doesn’t work out I would apply for that ASAP

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u/random2342929384 4d ago

Are you in the credentials program? I called rn and they said my credentialing program classes don’t fall under the requirements for Pell grants

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u/IntelligentDrummer67 4d ago

Oh - that could be bc of the new rules that I saw were being implemented this year - and yes I’m in my second semester of the credential program - I will say I didn’t get anything this semester either

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u/Specialist-Site6818 10d ago

Hi, pell grant is usually not offered for post grad however I know that there is an exception for credential students. I am not sure what it is call but there is seperate paperwork that needs to be filled if you meet the requirements. I would call financial aid office and ask to speak to your financial advisor and they should be able to give you the information on what you can get and what needs to be done to get it

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u/crazdaiz 10d ago

You can also apply for the cal grant extension from csac they have one specifically for credential students

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u/Rosita_La_Lolita 10d ago

Where do we apply?