Students must apply by filing the FAFSA or CADAA and a verified high school GPA by March 2 of their senior year in order to receive the award for the following fall. If you missed the deadline during your high school senior year, you can apply by March 2 of the year immediately following high school graduation.

Is Cal Grant only for first year?

Cal Grant B pays a stipend only in the freshman year. For subsequent years, a student may receive the stipend, plus tuition equal to the Cal Grant A, for a total of four years. If you attend a California community college, your Cal Grant A is held on reserve until transfer.

How long does Cal Grant take to process?

Once you complete the form, forward the completed form in a PDF format to [email protected]. Once received, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.

What is the deadline to apply for Cal Grants for community college?

California Dream Act Application (CADAA) Students attending California Community Colleges can submit a CADAA through September 2 of each year to be considered for a community college Cal Grant award.

How do I claim my Cal Grant?

Go to https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov, then click on the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ link on the bottom of the page under Information. *You must CLAIM your Cal Grant to accept your award! If you do not claim your award it could delay Cal Grant payments or even withdraw your award.

What GPA do I need for Cal Grant?

— A minimum 3.00 high school GPA, or minimum 2.40 college GPA is required for Cal Grant A; a minimum 2.00 GPA is required for Cal Grant B.

Can I get both Pell Grant and Cal Grant?

Pell Grants are federal grants and Cal Grants are state grants. Both are for students with financial need. Some Cal Grants have a minimum GPA requirement while federal Pell Grants do not. You could qualify for both a Pell Grant and a Cal Grant.

Can I get both FAFSA and Cal Grant?

You could qualify for both a Pell Grant and a Cal Grant. To apply for a Pell Grant, you must submit the FAFSA. For the Cal Grant, you must submit both the FAFSA or CADAA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the March 2 Cal Grant deadline.

Are Cal Grants given every semester?

When you are awarded a Cal Grant, your award payments begin the Fall semester/quarter of the school year that you are awarded. Your award payments will be divided by the number of quarters or semesters that your school has. Summer payments can be used at the end of the academic year that you are awarded.

Is the Cal Grant separate from FAFSA?

Although the application is separate from the usual FAFSA, the awards are the same sizes and carry many of the same income and grade point average rules as the traditional Cal Grants.

Is it too late to apply for a Cal Grant?

You must apply for a Cal Grant by the March 2 deadline by filing your FAFSA or Dream Act application and ensuring your school submits your verified GPA.

What is the maximum Cal Grant for 2020 2021?

Award Amount: Access award up to $6,000 for qualifying new and renewal Cal Grant A and B recipients and up to $4,000 for eligible Cal Grant C recipients.

What is Cal Grant deadline?

March 2: The most important deadline for Cal Grants is March 2. Be sure you submit your FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the March 2 Cal Grant application deadline.

Do I need to apply for Cal Grant every year?

As a Cal Grant recipient you MUST: File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (Dream Application) every year. Meet income and asset ceilings, and minimum need criteria every year.

What is the maximum Cal Grant award?

The maximum award for new Cal Grant recipients at for-profit non-WASC accredited institutions at $4,000. The Cal Grant C award for students attending eligible for-profit schools at $2,462 for Tuition and Fees and $547 for Books and Supplies.

Is Cal Grant only for undergraduate?

Eligibility Requirements Cal Grants are for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational or career training, and do not have to be repaid.