Alameda County Book Money

Spring 2012 Book Money applications will be accepted December 1, 2011 - March 2, 2012.
Download an application.

Eligibility

To be considered for Alameda County Book Money Textbook Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a former dependent of Alameda County and was in a foster home, group home, or residential treatment program at age 16 or 17.
2. Be between the ages of 18 - 22.
3. Be enrolled in a college or vocational program accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), whether or not you have received your high school diploma or GED.

Grants and Stipends

There are two types of book money: Textbook Grants and Textbook Stipends.

A Textbook Grant is a check made out to you. To receive a textbook grant, you must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED (those who have not completed their high school education are eligible for the textbook stipends only)
• Be enrolled in a college or vocational program.
• Have a GPA that is 2.0 or higher (returning students only)
• Be enrolled in 6 or more units.

A Textbook Stipend is a check made out to your college bookstore. You will receive a stipend if you:

• Are enrolled in a college or vocational program, but have not yet finished your high school diploma or earned a GED.
• Have a GPA below 2.0
• Are enrolled in fewer than 6 units.
• Passed fewer than 6 units the last semester you were enrolled in school.

You can also download a copy of Book Money A to Z: Everything You Need To Know About Alameda County's Book Money.

Questions? Call or email one of B:E's Education Specialists: Sara Goldware, (510) 667-7627 or Courtney Ralph, (510) 667-7804.

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