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

Deadline to Apply

• Deadline is March 2nd of each award year

How to Apply

• Submit a high school GPA to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2nd
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application by March 2nd
• Create an account at WebGrants for Students after you submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for your award status

Once you submit your completed FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application and high school GPA you will be considered for the appropriate Cal Grant award based on GPA, financial need and college of attendance.

Cal Grant A

• For low to middle income students
• 3.00 high school GPA minimum
• May be used for a program that is at least two academic years in length resulting in an associate or baccalaureate degree of 48 semester units or the equivalent
• Can only be used for tuition and fees
• If awarded at a California Community College, will be held in reserve up to two academic years until student transfers to a tuition charging institution

Cal Grant B

• For low income students
• 2.00 high school GPA minimum
• May be used for a program that is at least one academic year in length resulting in an associate, baccalaureate degree or certificate of at least 24 semester units or the equivalent
• Includes an additional annual Access Award amount (living expenses)
• Sophomore through Senior years the student will receive tuition and fees plus Access Award at tuition charging institution