How do I cancel my Cal Grant?

Students who have a Cal Grant C and wish to decline that Cal Grant to be considered for another Cal Grant program, must check the box in Section 5. 10. Check this box if you wish to withdraw your Cal Grant award. If you request this, your Cal Grant award offer will be withdrawn, and reinstatement will not be possible.

Do you have to pay back the Cal Grant?

The Cal Grant is a California-specific financial aid allocation that does not need to be paid back. Cal Grant applicants must apply using the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by the deadline and meet all eligibility, financial, and minimum GPA requirements of either program.

How do I change my Cal Grant?

School changes, address changes and leave of absence requests can be made on line at webGrants4students.org. Go to csac.ca.gov and look for the Student Login link on the right side of the page. Complete and send this form to CSAC only if corrections are necessary.

How do I put my Cal Grant on hold?

How do I submit a leave of absence Cal Grant?

You can place a leave of absence by creating and logging into your account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov . If you are unable to access your account, you may also complete the Grant Record Change Form (G-10) to request the Leave of Absence.

Cal Grant Help

Can Cal Grant be taken away?

In some circumstances, if you do not receive payment the first year you are awarded a Cal Grant, your award offer will be withdrawn. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (Dream Application) every year.

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.

Why did I lose my Cal Grant?

Cal Grant students lose 100% eligibility for each year that they fail to meet financial requirements. Students were notified of their renewal eligibility or disqualification.

Do I have to accept my Cal Grant?

*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.

How many times can you get Cal Grant?

Eligible students may receive up to a maximum of four years of full-time grant payments. The actual number of years of eligibility will depend on the student's class level at the time an award is initially received.

Can you get more than one Cal Grant?

Additionally, you may only receive one Cal Grant award at a time. If you qualify for multiple awards, you will be granted the Cal Grant award that will pay the highest amount over the course of your program, depending on your college of attendance.

How much money can you get from a Cal Grant?

Cal Grant A awards provide for full tuition and system-wide fees at the California State University ($5,742) and the University of California ($12,570), as well as tuition support at independent California col- leges and universities ($9,220), private for-profit in- stitutions accredited by the Western Association of ...

Can you get both Cal Grants?

A student may meet the eligibility requirements for both the Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B awards, however a student may be paid for one type of Cal Grant award at a time. Cal Grants pay different amounts, dependent on whether the student is attending a UC, CSU, community college or private institution.

Is Cal Grant A or B better?

Competitive Cal Grant A awards paid tui- tion and mandatory systemwide fees of up to $12,294. Competitive Cal Grant B awards paid $1,670 in living expenses in the first year, and $1,670 in living expens- es plus tuition and mandatory sys- temwide fees of up to $12,294 beginning in the second year of eligibility.

What GPA do you need to keep 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.

Who is not eligible for Cal Grant?

Not a California Resident at Time of Graduation -- For some programs, students must be California residents at the time of high school graduation. Not Pursuing an Undergraduate Degree -- Graduate level students (beyond a Bachelor's degree) are not eligible to receive a Cal Grant award.

Is Cal Grant automatically renewed?

If you have already been awarded a Cal Grant, it will be renewed automatically if you continue to maintain financial aid eligibility and meet the basic requirements, which include meeting income and asset ceilings each year.

Where does my Cal Grant money go?

Your Cal Grant funds will first go to your school, so contact your school's financial aid office for information on its disbursement policies. Schools disburse the funds to their students based on their disbursement schedules.

Is Cal Grant separate from FAFSA?

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. 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.

What is the age limit for the Cal Grant?

Drop the minimum GPA requirement for community college students and lower it from a 3.0 to a 2.0 for students in four-year institutions. Lift the age cap that blocks students 28 and older from receiving a guaranteed Cal Grant if they transfer to a four-year university.

Can I get a Pell Grant if I already have a bachelor's degree?

Once you've earned your bachelor's degree, or you have used up the 12 semesters (about six years) of eligibility, you will not be able to receive a Federal Pell Grant.

What is the highest amount with a Cal Grant?

How do I know if I received a Cal Grant?

After you apply, you can track the status of your Cal Grant application online by using WebGrants for Students. If you qualify for a Cal Grant Entitlement award and your application was received on time and needs no corrections, you will receive a Cal Grant Eligibility Notification after November.

Can you use Cal Grant money for anything?

For students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are from disadvantaged and low-income families. These awards can be used for tuition, fees and access costs at qualifying schools whose programs are at least one year in length. If you get a Cal Grant B Competitive Award it can only be used for access costs in the first year.