Financial Aid Programs No Longer Accepting New Applications

John R. Justice (JRJ) Program

Overview

John R. Justice (JRJ) Program

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is currently not accepting any new applications for this program. Due to the large amount of applicants who applied during the original year of funding/implementation (many of which are still pending admittance into the program), and the significant funding reduction to this program over the years, Cal OES is unable to open the JRJ program for any new applicants.

All inquiries regarding the JRJ program can be sent to: jrj@caloes.ca.gov

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GEAR UP

Overview

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Overview for Students

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) provides students at participating middle schools throughout the state of California an Educational Trust Award (ETA) of $2,000 held in a Scholarshare 529 interest-bearing account. 

Once students graduate from high school, students have six years access to those funds. Funds may be used to pay for qualifying educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other related expenses.

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