State Grants
A grant is a type of gift aid that does not require repayment. Each grant has different requirements for eligibility. Eligibility for need-based grants is determined using federal and/or state formulas and the information the student provided to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) or CalGrant.org.
Cal Grant A
Cal Grant A is a state-funded program for California residents. Recipients are chosen on the basis of both academic achievement and financial need. If selected for an award, you will receive notification from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
- Need-based;
- AY 2011-12: $9,708;
- FAFSA required annually;
- Have family income and assets below the established ceilings;
- 3.0 High School GPA, or 2.4 College GPA;
- Available to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree or professional degree;
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress;
- Student must be enrolled at least half time.
Cal Grant B
Cal Grant B is a state-funded program for California residents. Recipients are chosen on the basis of both academic achievement and financial need. If selected for an award, you will receive notification from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
- Need-based;
- AY 2011-12: $1,551 (first year), $9,708 plus $1,551 (subsequent years);
- FAFSA required annually;
- Have family income and assets below the established ceilings;
- 2.0 High School GPA;
- Available to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree or professional degree;
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress;
- Student must be enrolled at least half time.
Other California Aid Programs
The California Student Aid Commission also sponsors a Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program, a Child Development Grant Program, California Chafee Grant Program, Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE), State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE) and the National Guard Education Assistance Award Program.
Contact Information
California Student Aid Commission
PO Box 419026
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
Telephone (888) CA-GRANT
Fax (916) 464-8002
