Cal Grants
Cal Grant Community College Entitlement Award
For students enrolling at a CA Community College starting with the 2021-22 Academic Year
The Cal Grant Community College Entitlement Award is for students attending a California Community College (CCC). Applicants must submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, plus a verified Cal Grant GPA to the California Student Aid Commission by September 2. New awards will become available in the Fall of 2021.
Who is considered for a Community College Entitlement Award
- Students enrolled at a California Community College in their award year
- Students who meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements, which can be found here
Cal Grant High School Entitlement Award
For current high school seniors and recent high school graduates
The Cal Grant High School Entitlement Award is for current high school seniors and recent high school graduates. Applicants must submit a high school GPA, FASFA or CADAA to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2.
Who is considered for a High School Entitlement Award
- Current High school seniors and last year’s high school graduates
- Students who meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements
Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement Award
For students who plan to transfer directly from a California Community College to a 4-Year University
This grant is for students who plan to transfer directly from a California Community College to a 4-Year University that offers a bachelor degree in the academic year that they are applying for the award. Deadline is March 2 and applicants must submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application and have a minimum GPA of 2.4.
Cal Grant Competitive Awards
For students who are not eligible for the Cal Grant Entitlement awards
This is a competitive award and limited to 13,000 awards each academic year. To be considered for the award, you must meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements and complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. Only students who are not awarded a Cal Grant Entitlement award can be considered. To see more information about the Cal Grant Entitlement Programs, click here.
Cal Grant B Foster Youth Award
For Current and Former Foster Youth
The Cal Grant B Foster Youth award allows students who are current and former foster youth to be eligible for increased Cal Grant eligibility. Foster youth have until their 26 birthday to apply.
On July 1, 2018 California expanded the Cal Grant Program to allow students who are current and former foster youth to be eligible for increased Cal Grant eligibility.
Cal Grant C Award
Free Money For students who are pursuing an Occupational or Technical Program
The Cal Grant C program provides FREE MONEY to students pursuing an occupational or technical program. Students must apply for FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application to apply. No GPA requirement.
Are you interested in pursuing an occupational or technical program that could bring you closer to your dream job? The California Student Aid Commission provides State financial aid for those who meet certain income, asset, and other financial aid standards to attend college. The Cal Grant C program provides FREE MONEY to students pursuing an occupational or technical program.