Cal Grant Programs: What You Need To Qualify

Cal Grant Programs provide California high school students with grants to reduce their tuition costs. In this article, read and find out more about the programs and their requirements to qualify!

High School Students in California [Photo: The New York Times]

According to an article from MARCA, there are four types of Cal Grant programs available for the high school students in California. These programs are the Cal Grant A Entitlement Award, the Cal Grant B Entitlement Award, Cal Grant California Community College Transfer Entitlement Award, and the Cal Grant A and B Competitive Award.

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Who are eligible for these Cal Grant programs?

The California State University says that to be eligible for the Cal Grant programs, a student must be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen, or AB 540-eligible. They must also live in California during their high school graduation and when they received a Cal Grant. In addition, male students must meet the U.S. Selective Service requirements.

Furthermore, students must have enrolled and attended a school in California that qualifies for the Cal Grant programs. They must maintain at least half of the enrollment and maintain satisfactory academic progress. They must also be in a program for an undergraduate degree or certificate and not have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher degree yet.

Most importantly, a student must have a financial need in school. Their income or asset must not exceed the threshold. They must not owe any state or federal refund for education or have failed to pay a student loan. Lastly, a student must not have been imprisoned.

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