California Specialized Programs

Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) assumes up to $11,000 in education loans in exchange for teaching service at a designated school or in a designated subject. APLE participants must commit to teach at least four consecutive years at a California public school, either in a designated subject or a designated school. To qualify, students must have completed at least 60 units and have received, or be approved to receive a Federal Stafford, Perkins, or Consolidation Loan, or any private loan associated with obtaining a bachelor's degree or an initial teaching credential. To view the entire eligibility criteria go to http://www.ulv.edu/financial_aid and click on the APLE Program link. The Office of Financial Aid announces application deadlines.

Child Development Grants are for outstanding students who are pursuing a child development permit as a teacher, master teacher, site supervisor, or program director to work at a licensed children's center. Selected students attending a fouryear university may receive $2,000 each year, for up to two years. The maximum amount awarded is $6,000. Grant recipients must work full time at an eligible California children's center for one year for each year they receive grants. To qualify, students must be enrolled at least half-time in coursework leading to their permit during the 2007-2008 academic year. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information. This program is subject to the availability of federal funds.

California Chafee Grants offer up to $5,000 a year for foster youth and former foster youth for college or vocational training. To qualify, foster youths must have been in foster care on their 16th birthday, not yet reached their 22nd birthday, attend school at least half time, and be enrolled in a course of study at least one year. Youth who have "aged out" of another state's foster care program and who now live in California are eligible to apply. Applicants must file the FAFSA and submit a California Chafee Grant Application, available at http://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov