California State University, Los Angeles
PA-7: Affordability and Access

Financial Aid provides "need-based" financial aid award programs such as Pell Grant, SEOG, EOP, Subsidized Loans, Cal Grant, need and merit-based scholarships, workstudy. For a complete list of financial assistance programs, see: http://www.calstatela.edu/financialaid/types-aid

TRIO is a set of federally-funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree. Over 850,000 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities - from sixth grade through college graduation - are served by more than 2,800 programs nationally. TRIO programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students, and relevant training for directors and staff.

Since 1969, EOP has been committed to helping disadvantaged students to attend the University. The Cal State L.A. EOP has eleven counselors and over 30 staff members dedicated to provide EOP students the services and the support they need to successfully complete their college education. Programs and services include one-on-one mentoring sessions, financial aid workshops, academic advisement, etc. The collective experiences of our staff and other members of the EOP family are ready to help students meet the challenges of attending a university.

The grant programs offered are determined and prioritized by the EFC, which is calculated using the FAFSA (federal methodology) for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents. AB540 student (Dreamers) EFC is calculated by California Student Aid Commission via the Dream Application. SUG is the primary need-based grant which is awarded to students with an EFC up to $4,000. Most of the recipients have a $0 to very low EFC. Many of the institutional scholarship have a financial need component requirement for eligibility and consideration.

Response provided by Admissions and Recruitment: Our regions encompass low income demographic locations of course. We place ambassadors at these locations to offer consistency on support services, the application process and help throughout the academic year. Recruiters schedule regular presentations and workshops to assist the students with the admissions process.

Financial Aid Office welcomes off-campus requests for financial aid workshops. These requests range from high schools (Cash for College) and community organizations.

Federal Pell Grant Students must be enrolled full-time (12 units or more) to receive a full-time disbursement of the Pell Grant for a given term. If the student is enrolled less than full-time, the disbursement will be prorated at the time of disbursement. As a result of any enrollment changes, your Pell grant disbursement may increase or decrease. A decrease in eligibility may result in a bill.

At the Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center we strive to create a shared community where parents, teachers and the campus join together to provide children with the very best care. For over 45 years the Center has provided child care and development services for student-parents, faculty, staff and the local community. What Sets Us Apart - Each of our classrooms employ two full-time teachers with a B.A. or M.A. Degree in Child Development/ECE and each hold a Master Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Industry Standard Practice: 12 units in ECE (non-CDE state funded) or 24 units in ECE (CDE funded) - All of our full-time professional staff is certified in First Aid/CPR. Industry Standard Practice/Required: one teacher per classroom CPR/First Aid Certified - Our teacher child ratio is 1:3 Infants; 1:4 Toddlers and 1:7 Preschool. The ratios listed for ABACC do not include our interns or practicum students. When interns and practicum are included, our ratio can be half of what is listed above, giving our paid staff more opportunities for one on one and small group interaction. Industry Standard Practice: 1:4 Infants; 1:6 Toddlers and 1:12 Preschool (non-CDE state funded programs) - Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for 23 years. Industry Standard: Only 8% of Child Development Programs in the nation hold accreditation by NAEYC. Received multiple commendation from NAEYC for high standards and best practices within the field of Early Childhood Education - Received repeated commendation from the California Department of Education’s Early Education and Support Division (EESD) as an exemplary model of early childhood programs during CDE Contract Compliance Reviews - High professional (full time) staff retention (90% for 2014 review) - Senior education staff approaching 25 years with Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center - All of our part-time assistants are made up of Cal State LA students who must be working towards a degree in Child Development, Social Work or a similiar field which involves learning how to work effectively with children - The Center provides at least 7 full days per year of in-house staff development, and budgets for teachers to train out in the field. Aside from the staff development days, teachers have bi-weekly meetings to discuss classroom practice and have weekly release time for curriculum planning and assessment - ABACC Lead Teachers formally mentor over 50 student teachers per year and the Center clocks over 5000 hours per year of practicum, internship and observation experience for Cal State LA students - ABACC Pre-Kindergarten Program vs. School District Transitional Kindergarten Vision Statement The Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center respects culture, individuality and supports creativity and self- expression. We value the connections with our families, Cal State L.A. and the broader community and strive to build nurturing and meaningful relationships.

The Veteran's Resource Center, Office for Students with Disabilities, EOP, and Dean of Students office coordinate services to meet the needs of non-traditional students.