Students are paid at least the current federal minimum wage, and sometimes more, depending upon the type of work you do and its difficulty. Your total CWS award depends on your need and the amount of money your school has for this program, and the amount of aid you get from other programs. Students who complete their paperwork applications in the spring months will have a greater chance of being awarded a CWS job. These loans are made through the financial aid office at your school. These loans bear no interest and require no payments while the student remains in college.
Students have six months after graduation or withdrawal from college before any payments are due.
Gavilan Emergency Loans come from donations by staff, students, community groups, and private citizens and are available to you if you are carrying a minimum of twelve units at Gavilan. No interest is charged and students may borrow up to three times a year. Pell Grants are awards to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. The Pell Grant Program is the largest federal student aid program. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be paid back.