Access Support Grant

A helping hand for Cal State Monterey Bay Otters in need. The Access Support Grant provides flexible assistance to you by helping to reduce financial barriers to pursuing your education.

 

Support When it Matters Most.  

The Access Support Grant provides aid to students facing a defined financial hardship. Life happens. Cal State Monterey Bay is here to help.  

The Access Support Grant is available to new incoming students for the Fall 2026 semester. Students interested in the Access Support Grant must apply using the request form.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Cal State Monterey Bay leaders. If approved, the committee will determine an award amount based on the request details and needs of the student. Awards totals range from $200 to $2,000.

Access Support Grant Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Support Grant awards will be distributed at varying levels from $500-$2,000. A Cal State Monterey Bay committee will review all requests and then determine the amount that is to be awarded.

All students are eligible to apply to the Access Support Grant. In order to be considered, students must submit the Access Support Grant request form and explain their specific financial need. That request will then be reviewed by a Cal State Monterey Bay leadership committee. If approved, the committee will determine the award amount.

At this time, the Access Support Grant is only available to new incoming students for the Fall 2026 semester.

Interested students must apply using the Access Support Grant request form. Submitted applications will be reviewed by a Cal State Monterey Bay leadership committee.