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# Cal Grant Programs | California Student Aid Commission Hi there! I’m Grant, the CSAC chatbot, here to answer your questions. What would you like to know?
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Justice (JRJ) Program * Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program * Child Development Grant Program The **Cal Grant Program** is California’s main financial aid program that does not need to be paid back. Students attending a Cal Grant eligible institution and who meet eligibility criteria can qualify for the Cal Grant award.
Students will be considered for the appropriate Cal Grant award based on the responses on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), a verified Cal Grant GPA or test score, the type of California colleges listed on the FAFSA/CADAA, and whether the student is a recent high school graduate.
##### **Program Details** * **Award Amount:** The Cal Grant amount depends on the type of award (A, B, or C) and the type of school the student attends. * **Duration:** Available for up to 4 years of full-time attendance at a participating college/university or career school. There are some exceptions, such as Teaching Credential Programs and mandatory 5th year programs.
The total amount of time students can receive Cal Grant is based on the student’s Education Level (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) when they get their first payment in college. * **Separate Application Required? No** –students will be considered with a timely submission of their FAFSAor CADAA.
* **Application Start & Deadline:**The FAFSA or CADAA must be submitted by the **March 2** priority deadline to maximize financial aid opportunities or by **September 2** if attending or planning to attend a California Community College.
##### **Eligibility & Requirements** To qualify for the **Cal Grant**, students must: * **Demonstrate sufficient financial need**(determined by CSAC and verified by their institution) * Meet income and asset ceilings * Submit the FAFSAor CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the applicable deadline * Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, eligible non-citizen, or meet the non-resident tuition exception commonly known as AB540.
* **Have a verified high school GPA, college GPA, or test score**(SAT, ACT, GED, TASC, HiSet) on file with CSAC * **Be working towards their first undergraduate degree or certificate** * Be a California resident attending a Cal Grant eligible institution * Not have a bachelor's or professional degree * Be enrolled at least half-time * Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards ✔ **Step 1: Submit a Financial Aid Application** * Submit your FAFSA or CADAA for the academic year.
* Visit our How to Apply page for more details. ✔ **Step 2: Confirm GPA Submission on WebGrants 4 Students** * To qualify for a Cal Grant, your GPA must be submitted to CSAC. Most high schools and colleges do this for you automatically, but it is your responsibility to confirm.
* One week after submitting the FAFSA or CADAA, create a WebGrants 4 Students account to confirm the status of your state financial aid awards such as the Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship. * Check that your GPA is listed; if not, contact your high school or college’s financial aid office for assistance. Learn more about GPA verification here.
✔ **Step 3: Claim your Cal Grant Award Offer** * Students can claim their Cal Grant award on their WebGrants 4 Students account by confirming their School of Attendance (Beginning February) and confirming their high school graduation (if applicable). ##### **Cal Grant Award Types & Cycles** **Cal Grant A, B, and C** **There are three different Cal Grant award types—A, B, and C**—but students do not apply for a specific one.
Students will be considered for the appropriate Cal Grant award based on a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), verified GPA on file with CSAC, financial need, and college of attendance. Learn more about each type here. **Entitlement vs Competitive Awards** **There are two types of Cal Grant award cycles: Entitlement and Competitive**.
Students who qualify for an Entitlement Award are guaranteed to receive a Cal Grant as there is no limit to the number of Entitlement Awards. Students who do not qualify for an Entitlement Award may be considered for a Competitive Award, which is limited in number. Learn more about each cycle here.
##### **Resources & FAQs** Income and Asset Ceilings Non-resident tuition exemption (AB 540) requirements (Immigrants Rising) Cal Grant Eligible Schools List ##### **Contact Information** studentsupport@csac. ca.
gov Student Support Call Center Times Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM to 4:00PM College Affordability and Transparency Center Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education National Center for Higher Education Management Systems Race To Submit Cal Grant Dashboard California Community College Dashboard Enrollment, Persistence, & Graduation Data Job Placement Fact Sheets and Salary & Wage Information Cal Grant Eligible Schools Privacy Notice on Information Collection _\_Facebook\___\_Twitter\___\_Instragram\___\_Youtube\__ * For Students with Dependents * Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) * Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) * For Institutions & Organizations * Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant (LEPD) * CA Military Department GI Bill Award * Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) * Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Program (PIALR) * Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant * Financial Aid Programs No Longer Accepting New Applications * John R.
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Justice (JRJ) Program * Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program * Child Development Grant Program
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California residents working towards their first undergraduate degree or certificate, demonstrating financial need, meeting income and asset ceilings, and having a verified GPA. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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