Performance Based Scholarships Study:
Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Performance Based Scholarship?
• What are the eligibility criteria for the Cash for College scholarship and Performance-Based Scholarships?
• Is there an income eligibility to qualify for the Cash for College and Performance-Based Scholarships?
• If I am selected for a multi-term scholarship and do not register for 6 units or do not maintain a 2.0 for the semester do I lose the scholarship?

What is a Performance Based Scholarship?
A performance based scholarship has academic criteria that must be met in order to earn the scholarship. For these scholarships you must be enrolled in at least 6 units and complete the semester/quarter with a 2.0 gpa in order for you to claim your total scholarship for the term.

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What are the eligibility criteria for the Cash for College scholarship and Performance-Based Scholarships?
To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Attend a CCFC workshop.
2. Complete the FAFSA and Cal-Grant GPA verification by the March deadline.
3. Complete the CFC Exit Survey.
4. Enroll in at least 6 credit hours/units at a 2- year public college, or 4- year public, or private degree granting institution of their choice beginning in the fall semester after their initial scholarship award (within or outside of California).
5. Complete an Informed Consent form and Parental Consent form if under the age of 18.
6. Meet income eligibility standards based on the Cal Grant A income eligibility criteria.

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Is there an income eligibility to qualify for the Cash for College and Performance-Based Scholarships?
Most Cash for College and Performance Based scholarships do have income eligibility restrictions which are based on Cal Grant A and Cal Grant C income guidelines.  However, there are a limited number of scholarships set aside for students who exceed these guidelines.

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If I am selected for a multi-term scholarship and do not register for 6 units or do not maintain a 2.0 for the semester do I lose the scholarship?
It depends.  You would lose the amount for the semester(s) in which you did not meet the performance criteria. For example, if you received 2-term scholarship and did not receive a 2.0 gpa for fall or register for 6 units in the spring you would lose the rest of your eligibility.  If you received a 4-term scholarship, it would be possible to regain eligibility.  You would then have to meet the criteria to receive the next semester’s scholarship payment.

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