New Grant for Californians Who Lost Jobs During COVID
Sara Weissman
September 6, 2022
The California Student Aid Commission has launched a new grant program to help Californians who lost their jobs during the pandemic pay for education and training programs.
The Golden State Education and Training Grant Program, announced last week, offers one-time grants of $2,500 to state residents who became unemployed due to the pandemic and have yet to secure an equivalent job. Applicants can be enrolled in education and training programs at any California community college, California State University or University of California campus. They also have to meet income and asset requirements for Cal Grant A, a state financial aid award, to be eligible.
The goal of the program is to help Californians re-enter the workforce and fill labor market gaps in the state.
