Students With Dependents

Cal Grant students attending a University of California, California State University, California Community College, or private non-profit institution who have dependent children may be eligible for an access award of up to $6,000. The Students with Dependent Children (SWD) Grant increases the Cal Grant award by up to $6,000 for qualifying Cal Grant A and B recipients and up to $4,000 for qualifying Cal Grant C recipients.

To qualify, the student must have dependent children that are under 18 years of age for whom they provide more than half of their financial support during the academic year.

For more information please:  Students with Dependent Children (SWD) FAQs