Cal Grant

Funded by the State of California and administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). 加州大学助学金是你上大学不用还的钱. 要获得资格,你必须申请 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA)Opens in new window or 加州梦想法案申请(CDA)Opens in new window by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirement as well as any minimum GPA requirements.

Cal Grants有三种类型——A、B和C. 您的资格是基于您的FAFSA或CDA的回复, your verified Cal Grant GPA, 你在申请表上列出的加州大学/学院的类型 FAFSAOpens in new window or CDAOpens in new window 无论你是刚毕业的高中生. 

加州大学旧金山分校的学生可以获得两种类型的Cal助学金:A或B.

IMPORTANT NOTE - All Cal Grant Recipients are responsible to review their Cal Grant on WebGrants4StudentsOpens in new window to complete any requirements needed as it can delay your Cal Grant from processing at CSUF.

基本资格要求

  •  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. citizen or eligible noncitizen or meet AB540 eligibility criteria
  • 在加州居住满1年
  • 就读符合条件的加州大学或学院
  • 没有学士学位或专业学位
  • 在你选择的学校有财务需求吗
  • Have family income and assets below the minimum levels (Determined by the California Student Aid Commission)
  • Be enroll or plan to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate
  • 已注册或计划注册至少一半的时间
  • Have registered with the U.S. Selective ServiceOpens in new window , if required to do so
  • Not owe a refund on any state or federal grants or be in default on a student loan
  • Not be incarcerated
  • Maintain the Satisfactory Academic Program standards as established by the institution. Recipients who do not meet the standards are ineligible for a Cal Grant payment and will not use eligibility during the terms they are ineligible for payment.

Cal Grant High School Entitlement Award Eligibility Requirements

 

谁被认为是高中津贴奖

  • Current High school seniors and last year's high school graduates
  • Students who meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements

Deadline to Apply

  • 截止日期为每年的3月2日

How to Apply

  • Submit a high school GPA to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2nd
  • 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 在您提交FAFSA或CDA以获取您的奖励状态之后

Once you submit your completed FAFSA/CDA and high school GPA you will be considered for the appropriate Cal Grant award based on GPA, 经济需要和就读的大学/学院.

Cal Grant A -资格要求

  • 针对中低收入家庭的学生
  • 高中平均成绩至少要达到3分.00
  • 必须有$7,242的最低需要
  • 是否可用于2-4年的学术课程
  • 只能用于学杂费吗
  • 如果在加州社区学院授予, will be held in reserved up to two years until student transfers to a tuition charging institution

Cal Grant B -资格要求

  • For low income students
  • 高中平均成绩必须不低于2分.00
  • 必须有700美元的最低需求
  • May be used for an academic program that is at least 1 year in length
  • Includes an additional annual Access Award amount (living expenses)
  • Sophomore through Senior years the student will receive the tuition award fees plus Access Award at tuition charging institution

Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement Award资格要求

 

谁会被考虑获得转学津贴

  • Student who plan to transfer directly from a CA Community College to a 4-year University that offers a bachelor degree in the award year.
  • There cannot be a gap in enrollment between attendance at the California Community college and the 4-Year University
  • Students who are under the age of 28 by December 31 of the award year
  • 符合一般Cal Grant资格要求的学生
  • 6月30日后从加州高中毕业的学生, 2000 and were California residents (or if you applied through the Dream Act application, 高中毕业时住在加州)

OR

  • 没有从高中毕业的学生, but were a California resident on their 18th birthday (if you applied through the Dream Act application, 住在加州),庆祝他们18岁生日

Deadline to Apply

  • 截止日期为每年的3月2日

How to Apply

  • Complete a FAFSAOpens in new window or CDAOpens in new window by March 2nd
  • Submit a CA Community College GPA based on 24 completed units to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2nd
  • Once you are preliminarily awarded you must complete a Transfer Entitlement Certification form at WebGrants for StudentsOpens in new window

Once you submit your completed FAFSA or CDA and CA Community College GPA you will be considered for the appropriate Cal Grant awarded based on GPA, 经济需要和就读的大学/学院.

Cal Grant A -资格要求

  • 针对中低收入家庭的学生
  • CA社区大学的GPA必须不低于2分.40
  • 必须有$7,242的最低需要
  • 是否可用于2-4年的学术课程
  • 只能用于学杂费吗

Cal Grant B -资格要求

  • For low income students
  • CA社区大学的GPA必须不低于2分.40
  • 必须有700美元的最低需求
  • May be used for an academic program that is at least 1 year in length
  • Includes an additional annual Access Award amount (living expenses)
  • Sophomore through Senior years the student will receive the tuition award fees plus Access Award at tuition charging institution

Cal授予竞争性奖项资格要求

 

谁会被考虑获得转学津贴

  • 没有获得加州助学金的学生.
  • 符合一般加州助学金资格要求的学生.
  • Students who complete the FAFSAOpens in new window .

Deadline to Apply

  • CA Community College, CSU, UC or eligible Private College Students March 2nd.
  • 仅限加州社区学院学生9月2日.

How to Apply

  • Complete a FAFSAOpens in new window  by the stated deadline.
  • Submit a  verified GPAOpens in new window 在规定的截止日期前提交给加州学生援助委员会.

This is a competitive award and limited to 25,750 awards each academic year. Students who are awarded a competitive award must claim their awards electronically using WebGrants for Students. Students are selected for this award based on information from their FAFSA and their GPA. 这些奖项目前不适用于梦想申请人. 

Students are scored based on information provided on their FAFSA and their GPA. 评分成分包括:GPA, parent education level, access equalizer, 学生或父母家庭状况, 家庭收入和家庭规模. 

12,875 competitive awards are offered to students who meet the March 2 filing deadline. 12,875 competitive awards are offered to students who are enrolled at a California Community College for the fall term and have a GPA reported by the September 2 filing deadline.

California Community College Students with 12 units or more may qualify for an augmented Cal Grant B Access award. 金额将根据符合条件的学生人数而有所不同. Check with your CCC campus to see if you qualify for the increased Access Award.

Cal Grant A -资格要求

  • 针对中低收入家庭的学生
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00
  • 必须有$7,242的最低需要
  • 是否可用于2-4年的学术课程
  • 只能用于学杂费吗
  • 在加州社区大学就读期间获得, it will be held in reserved up to two years until student transfer to a 4-year institution

Cal Grant B -资格要求

  • For low income students
  • GPA必须不低于2分.00
  • 必须有700美元的最低需求
  • May be used for an academic program that is at least 1 year in length
  • 提供一个奖励金额,以协助学杂费, also includes an additional annual Access Award amount (living expenses)
  • Sophomore through Senior years the student will receive the tuition award fees plus Access Award at tuition charging institution
CSUF的Cal Grant奖励金额
Award Type Amount
Cal Grant A and B* Fee $5,742
Cal Grant B Access * $1,648

* First-Year Student (Freshmen) recipients of Cal Grant B, are only awarded the Cal Grant B Access. Sophomore through Seniors Cal Grant B recipients are awarded both Tuition and Access. 

 

卡尔·格兰特奖终身期限限制**

你获得资助的年限是有限制的. 你可以查看你的状态 WebGrants for StudentsOpens in new window to determine your time-frame.  一旦符合条件的学生获得加州助学金, 他/她可以获得最多四年或更短的奖励. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) determines your eligibility limit. 

** Remember to maintain your entitlement eligibility for Cal Grant -- all recipients should complete their financial aid application by March 2nd. 

Awarding Requirement

Disbursement for Cal Grant
Enrollment Status Number of Units Enrolled 支付金额的百分比
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%