Withdrawing funds from the Governor's Scholarship Programs or California 529 College Savings Plan

Governor’s Scholarship Programs

Governor’s Scholars Awards were last awarded in 2002. Awards granted in 2002 must be claimed by June 30, 2007, or they will be forfeited.

Claiming the Award

1. To claim your award, access, print, and complete the Governor’s Scholars Account Claim Form. 
2. Mail the completed claim form to the address on the form.

Withdrawing the Funds

1. To withdraw funds from your claimed award, access, print, and complete the Qualified Withdrawal Form.
2. Mail the completed withdrawal form to the address on the form. You will need the following information to have the award sent to San Diego State University:
• Name of Eligible Educational Institution (School): San Diego State University
• Attention (Department, Office or Person): Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• School Mailing Address: 5500 Campanile Drive
• School City, State, Zip: San Diego, CA 92182-7436
3. When the university receives the check, it will be added as a resource to your financial aid award.
4. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will notify you if eligibility for other aid is affected.
5. The University Disbursements Office will notify you by e-mail when your check is available and/or if the funds were applied toward university charges.

California 529 College Savings Plan

1. To request a distribution (withdrawal) from your California 529 College Savings Plan, access, print, and complete the 529 College Savings Plan Distribution Form.
2. Mail the completed distribution form to the address on the form.