Pell Grant Support Increases for Students
San Bernardino Valley College’s financial aid team continues to “advance community”
and expand “opportunities for all.”
SBVC increased the number of students receiving financial aid, with incredible improvements seen in Fall 2025 and continued success in Spring 2026. Spring 2026 Pell Grant disbursements increased by more than 22%, serving 23% more students than Spring 2025, and resulting in over $3.6 million awarded to 3,301 students.
This growth reflects the college’s commitment to expanding access to financial aid. This effort is led by Interim Director, Rosario Esparza and classified professionals in Financial Aid, and is a great success for SBVC’s Valley Up Initiative and Student-Centered Funding Formula.
SBVC increased the number of students receiving financial aid, with incredible improvements seen in Fall 2025 and continued success in Spring 2026. Spring 2026 Pell Grant disbursements increased by more than 22%, serving 23% more students than Spring 2025, and resulting in over $3.6 million awarded to 3,301 students.
This growth reflects the college’s commitment to expanding access to financial aid. This effort is led by Interim Director, Rosario Esparza and classified professionals in Financial Aid, and is a great success for SBVC’s Valley Up Initiative and Student-Centered Funding Formula.
