Cal Grant - Requirements

Requirements

• Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Application and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (your parents don’t need to be citizens or eligible noncitizens)

• Be a California resident when you graduated from high school or exempt from non-resident tuition (AB 540)

• Attend a qualifying California college

• Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree (except for Cal Grant A and B extended awards for a teaching credential program)

• Have financial need based on your college costs

• Have family income and assets below the established ceilings

• Meet any minimum GPA requirements

• Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate

• Be enrolled at least half time

• Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (most males)

• Not owe a refund on a state or federal grant, or be in default on a student loan