Cal Grant

由加州政府资助,加州学生援助委员会(CSAC)管理. A Cal Grant is money for college you don't have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Opens in new window or California Dream Act Application (CDA)Opens in new window 在截止日期前,满足资格和财务要求以及任何最低GPA要求.

There are three kinds of Cal Grants - A, B and C. Your eligibility is based on your FAFSA or CDA responses, your verified Cal Grant GPA, the type of California Universities/Colleges you listed on your FAFSAOpens in new window or CDAOpens in new window and whether you're a recent high school graduate. 

CSUF students are awarded one of two Cal Grant types: A or B.

重要提示-所有Cal奖助金受助人都有责任审查他们的Cal奖助金 WebGrants4StudentsOpens in new window 以完成所需的任何要求,因为它可能会延迟CSUF处理您的Cal Grant.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

  •  Submit the FAFSAOpens in new window or CDAOpens in new window application  and GPA verificationOpens in new window by March 2
  • Be a U.S. 公民或符合条件的非公民或符合AB540资格标准
  • Be a California resident for 1 year
  • Attend a qualifying California University or College
  • Not have a bachelor's or professional degree
  • Have financial need at the institution of your choice
  • 家庭收入和资产低于最低水平(由加州学生援助委员会确定)
  • 参加或计划参加一个可以获得本科学位或证书的课程
  • Be enroll or plan to enroll at least half-time
  • Have registered with the U.S. Selective ServiceOpens in new window , if required to do so
  • 没有欠任何州或联邦助学金的退款,也没有拖欠学生贷款
  • Not be incarcerated
  • 保持学校制定的令人满意的学术课程标准. 不符合标准的受助人没有资格获得Cal奖助金,并且在他们没有资格获得奖助金的期限内不会使用资格.

Cal Grant高中津贴资格要求

 

Who is considered for a High School Entitlement Award

  • 现在的高三学生和去年的高中毕业生
  • Students who meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements

Deadline to Apply

  • Deadline is March 2nd of each award year

How to Apply

  • 在3月2日前向加州学生援助委员会提交高中GPA
  • Complete the FAFSA Opens in new window or CDAOpens in new window by March 2nd
  • Create an account at WebGrants for StudentsOpens in new window after you submit your FAFSA or CDA for your award status

一旦您提交了完整的FAFSA/CDA和高中GPA,您将根据GPA考虑获得适当的Cal Grant奖励, financial need and university/college of attendance.

Cal Grant A - Eligibility Requirement

  • For low to middle income students
  • Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.00
  • Must have minimum need of $7,242
  • May be used for an academic program that is 2-4 years in length
  • Can only be used for tuition and fees
  • If awarded at a California Community College, 是否保留最多两年,直至学生转入收费机构

Cal Grant B - Eligibility Requirement

  • For low income students
  • Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.00
  • Must have minimum need of $700
  • 是否可以用于至少1年的学术课程
  • 包括额外的年度准入奖金额(生活费)
  • 大二到大四的学生将在收费机构获得学费奖励和访问奖

Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement Award Eligibility Requirements

 

Who is considered for a Transfer Entitlement Award

  • 计划从加州社区学院直接转学到四年制大学的学生,该大学在颁发年度提供学士学位.
  • 加州社区学院和四年制大学的入学人数不能有差距
  • 在奖励年度的12月31日前,年龄在28岁以下的学生
  • 符合一般Cal Grant资格要求的学生
  • Student who graduated from CA high school after Jun 30, 2000年并且是加州居民(或者通过梦想法案申请), living in California) at the time of high school graduation

OR

  • Students that did not graduate from high school, 但在18岁生日时是加州居民(如果你是通过梦想法案申请的), living in California) on their 18th birthday

Deadline to Apply

  • Deadline is March 2nd of each award year

How to Apply

  • Complete a FAFSAOpens in new window or CDAOpens in new window by March 2nd
  • 在3月2日之前向加州学生援助委员会提交基于24个完成单元的CA社区大学GPA
  • 一旦你被初步授予,你必须填写转让权利证明表格 WebGrants for StudentsOpens in new window

一旦您提交了完整的FAFSA或CDA和CA社区学院GPA,您将根据GPA考虑获得相应的Cal助学金, financial need and university /college of attendance.

Cal Grant A - Eligibility Requirement

  • For low to middle income students
  • Must have a minimum CA Community College GPA of 2.40
  • Must have minimum need of $7,242
  • May be used for an academic program that is 2-4 years in length
  • Can only be used for tuition and fees

Cal Grant B - Eligibility Requirement

  • For low income students
  • Must have a minimum CA Community College GPA of 2.40
  • Must have minimum need of $700
  • 是否可以用于至少1年的学术课程
  • 包括额外的年度准入奖金额(生活费)
  • 大二到大四的学生将在收费机构获得学费奖励和访问奖

Cal Grant Competitive Awards Eligibility Requirements

 

Who is considered for a Transfer Entitlement Award

  • Student who are not awarded a Cal Grant Entitlement award.
  • Student who meets the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements.
  • Students who complete the FAFSAOpens in new window .

Deadline to Apply

  • 加州大学社区学院,科罗拉多州立大学,加州大学或符合条件的私立大学学生3月2日.
  • CA Community College Students Only September 2nd.

How to Apply

  • Complete a FAFSAOpens in new window  by the stated deadline.
  • Submit a  verified GPAOpens in new window to the California Student Aid Commission by the stated deadline.

这是一个竞争性奖项,每学年限制为25,750个奖项. 获得竞争性奖项的学生必须使用WebGrants for Students以电子方式领取奖项. 学生是根据他们的FAFSA和GPA的信息来选择这个奖项的. These awards are not currently available to Dream Applicants. 

学生的分数是根据他们的FAFSA和他们的GPA提供的信息. Scoring components include: GPA, parent education level, access equalizer, student or parent household status, family income and household size. 

申请截止日期为3月2日的学生将获得12875个竞争性奖项. 12,875个竞争性奖学金提供给加州社区学院秋季学期入学的学生,并在9月2日申请截止日期前报告GPA.

拥有12个或更多单元的加州社区学院学生可能有资格获得扩大的加州助学金B访问奖. Amount will vary depending upon number of qualifying students. 请与您的CCC校园联系,看看您是否有资格获得增加的准入奖.

Cal Grant A - Eligibility Requirement

  • For low to middle income students
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00
  • Must have minimum need of $7,242
  • May be used for an academic program that is 2-4 years in length
  • Can only be used for tuition and fees
  • If awarded while attending a California Community College, 在学生转入四年制大学之前,该课程将保留两年

Cal Grant B - Eligibility Requirement

  • For low income students
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.00
  • Must have minimum need of $700
  • 是否可以用于至少1年的学术课程
  • Offers an award amount to assist with tuition and fees, 还包括额外的年度准入奖金额(生活费)
  • 大二到大四的学生将在收费机构获得学费奖励和访问奖
Cal Grant Award Amount at CSUF
Award Type Amount
Cal Grant A and B* Fee $5,742
Cal Grant B Access * $1,648

*获得Cal Grant B的一年级学生(新生)只能获得Cal Grant B Access. 从大二到大四的Cal Grant B获得者同时获得学费和入学资格. 

 

Cal Grant Award Life Time Limits**

There is a limit to the number of years you can receive funding. You can check your status on WebGrants for StudentsOpens in new window to determine your time-frame.  Once an eligible student receives a Cal Grant award, he/she can receive the award for up to four years or less. 加州学生援助委员会(CSAC)决定你的资格限制. 

**请记住保持您的Cal Grant资格-所有接受者应在3月2日之前完成其经济援助申请. 

Awarding Requirement

Disbursement for Cal Grant
Enrollment Status Number of Units Enrolled Percentage of Disbursed Amount
Full-Time 12 or more units 100%
Three-Quarter-Time 9-11 units 75%
Half-Time 6-8 units 50%
Less-Than-Half-Time 1-5 units 0%