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I am not a high school graduate. Can I still get financial aid?

Answers

  • CCC_Help
    edited February 2017
    Students without high school diplomas and are 18 years old can qualify for financial aid if they have a GED, or other high school proficiency certificate or pass the CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination).
  • Judith_Salas
    edited July 2016
    If some one is not a high school graduate/ or has GED, and/or other high school proficiency certificate or pass the CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination) can they qualify for the BOG?
  • Angelica
    edited July 2016
    Hello Judith,

    Unfortunately, the answer is no. In order for students to receive any financial aid Federal (Pell)  or  State (BOGFW) you must be a high school graduate or have the equivalent of a high school diploma, like a California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or a General Education Diploma (GED).  Students can still attend college without a high school diploma or passing the CHSPE or GED, but the cost related to attending college would have to be paid out of pocket for all the expenses such as: tuition, books, student fees etc.

    Angelica