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How much is a Cal Grant?

Cal Grant A – $4,000: This amount will be applied toward the tuition and fees of the school. Cal Grant B (freshman year) - $1,648: You can use your $1,648 access award amount as a living allowance to help pay for books and other college costs.
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How much money will Cal Grant give me?

The Cal Grant A and B tuition award for UC mandatory systemwide tuition and fees are at $12,570 for UC “Cohort 0” students and $13,104 for UC “Cohort 1” 2022.
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How do I get my Cal Grant money?

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.
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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.
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Is Cal Grant only for 4 years?

As a Cal Grant recipient, you may receive up to the equivalent of four years of full-time grant payments. The duration of your eligibility will be based on your educational level at the time you receive your first Cal Grant payment. Your eligibility will be reduced by each term that you receive payment.
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What is a Cal Grant?

Does Cal Grant give you money?

A Cal Grant is money for college you don't have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements.
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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.
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What GPA do you 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.
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Who qualifies for Cal Grant?

Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate. Not have earned a bachelor's degree or higher degree (e.g., master's) or the equivalent. Not exceed parent or student income or asset ceiling. Not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or have defaulted on a student loan.
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Does Cal Grant cover tuition?

Cal Grant A Competitive Awards

For students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are from low-and middle-income families. These awards help pay tuition and fees at qualifying schools with academic programs that are at least two years in length.
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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.
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Why am I not getting Cal Grant?

Score Below Cutoff -- Based on the information you provided on your application, you did not score high enough for a Competitive Cal Grant award. Scoring is based on GPA, Total Income/Family size, number of years out of High School, College Education level, etc. Your overall score was lower than required to be awarded.
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What is a 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.
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How much is the Cal Grant for UC?

$12,570 at University of California (UC)* • $5,742 at California State University (CSU)* • $9,084 at qualifying private California colleges* • $4,000 at qualifying for-profit institutions* • If you attend a California Community College, your grant is held in reserve until you transfer.
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Who qualifies for CA Dream Act?

The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 ...
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Why am I not getting the Pell Grant?

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.
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Can I get both middle class scholarship and Cal Grant?

In some instances, students receiving a Cal Grant may also be eligible for MCS funds. Please note: MCS amounts may be reduced at any time during the academic year if a recipient receives additional federal, state, institutional or private funding after the MCS is offered.
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What if Pell Grant is more than tuition?

Typically, an institution puts the Pell Grant award in the student's account balance automatically to cover tuition, fees, and room and board. If there are additional funds left over, a student will be issued a credit.
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What is the maximum Cal Grant for 2023 2024?

The maximum Cal Grant A award for tuition for the 2023-2024 award year is $5,742.
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Are Cal Grants taxable?

Are grants taxable?” The good news is that your scholarship and grant are not taxable if the money was for study or research for a degree-seeking student who spent the funds to pay qualified expenses at an eligible educational organization.
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Can you lose a 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. Students may view their Cal Grant status in their WebGrants 4 Students account.
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What is the highest amount with a Cal Grant?

Cal Grant A – annual access award up to $6,000 plus:
  • CA Community College: $0 for Tuition and Fees*
  • California State University (CSU): Up to $5,742 for Tuition and Fees.
  • University of CA (UC): Up to $12,570 for Tuition and Fees.
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Does everyone receive Cal Grant?

be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen or meet AB540 eligibility criteria. be a California resident for 1 year. attend a qualifying California college. not have a bachelor's or professional degree.
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Is my Cal Grant funded by TANF?

Each recipient of a Cal Grant award for tuition and fees will receive notification that they have received a benefit funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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