TEACH Grant The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
is available for selected postbaccalaureate and master’s programs and plans in education.
Loans
Federal Loans are low-interest student loans that are designed to provide students with borrowing
options that require repayment over a long-term period of time typically six months
after graduation or attendance at less than half-time.
Subsidized/unsubsidized loans: Subsidized Loans are available to students who meet financial need requirements
and are attending school at least half-time. With this loan, the government pays the
interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time. Six months after graduation
or attendance less than half-time, repayment will begin. An unsubsidized loan is
available to any student regardless of financial need, but the student pays the interest
while enrolled.
PLUS Loans are available for the parents of students attending college.
Graduate PLUS Loans are available to students enrolled in Masters Degree Programs.
Private Loans are available to creditworthy borrowers to meet the cost of education after other
sources of aid has been depleted or when federal loan limits have been reached.
California Dream Loan is borrowed money you must repay with interest. The loan is subsidized for undergraduate
students with a valid CA Dream Act application and a valid AB540 affidavit or "U"
Visa on file with Cal State San Marcos.
Scholarships
Scholarships provide "free" money for college, usually based on your area of study or merit, such
as good grades, high test scores, athletic, musical or other special talents, community
service and sometimes financial need.
Work Study
Work-Study provides part-time employment, usually on campus. Students are paid for hours worked
and use the earnings to help finance educational expenses.
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