Cal Grant is a state need-based grant for middle to low income families. A student’s eligibility is determined by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and is based on a student’s need presented on the FAFSA, as well as a GPA Verification, which may vary depending on what kind of High School or College you have attended (see table below). All required documents must be completed before March 2nd, 2023.
Amount | Cal A: $9,358
Cal B: up to $11,006 |
Eligibility | Click here to see the full list of the Cal Grant eligibility requirements |
Required Documents | FAFSA (to see if you are below the Cal Grant income and asset ceilings, please click here)
GPA Verification:
Public Schools | Public High Schools are required by California Law to submit all student's GPAs to CSAC. Contact your school's registrar department to see if your GPA was sent. |
Accredited Private School and Charter Schools | Accredited Private High Schools and Charter Schools are not obligated to send a student's GPA to CSAC. If you attend a Private High School, contact your school's registrar department ask them to send your GPA to CSAC before the March 2nd deadline. You may need to complete additional paper work with your school. |
Unaccredited Private, Charter, and Home Schools | Student who attend Unaccredited Private, Charter, or Home schools are not eligible to turn in a GPA. You must complete a SAT or ACT score and submit it, along with a completed GPA Verification Form to CSAC. |
Community College | Student who have more than 24 units through a Community College are eligible to submit their college GPA to CSAC for GPA Verification. Contact your school's registrar department ask them to send your GPA to CSAC before the March 2nd deadline. You may need to complete additional paper work with your school. NOTE: This does not apply to High School students with dual enrollment credit. |
4-Year College | Student's transferring from a 4-year college who have received Cal Grant in the past may transfer their Cal Grant to TMU. Make sure to complete the FAFSA and change your school by using our school code: 001220 |
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