Cal Grant A
Provides tuition and fee assistance to undergraduate California residents seeking their first bachelor’s degree. Awarded on the basis of cumulative grade-point average and financial need. Qualifying students can receive up to $9,358, renewable for up to four years. Continuing Cal Grant recipients must maintain good academic standing in addition to financial need. They are not required to resubmit verification of their grade-point average for renewal.
More information about Cal Grants is available through the Cal Grant website.
How to Apply
To apply for a Cal Grant, California residents must:
- File a FAFSA
- Return the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to CSAC.
The deadline to apply for a Cal Grant is March 2nd. You can manage your Cal Grant account online by using WebGrants 4 Students.
Cal Grant B
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) awards grants to residents of California. California residents who apply for financial aid at Caltech are required to apply for a Cal Grant. There are two types of Cal Grants:
- Cal Grant A: awarded based on financial need and academic achievement. The program is designed to assist with the cost of tuition and fees.
- Cal Grant B: awarded to students from disadvantaged/low-income families. First year Cal Grant B recipients are awarded a monthly stipend for living expenses. In subsequent years, Cal Grant B recipients will receive tuition and fee assistance in addition to the monthly stipend.
More information about Cal Grants is available through the Cal Grant website.
To apply for a Cal Grant, California residents must:
- File a FAFSA
- Return the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to CSAC.
The deadline to apply for a Cal Grant is March 2nd. You can manage your Cal Grant account online by using WebGrants 4 Students.
https://www.csac.ca.gov/undocumented
Many other states provide scholarships and grants. Contact your state grant agency regarding programs available and application procedures.