Cal Grant B

Cal Grant B Entitlement awards are provided to low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance of up to $1,551 for books and living expenses. After the freshman year, Cal Grant B also helps pay tuition and fees in the same amount as a Cal Grant A. For a Cal Grant B, your coursework must be for at least one academic year.
 

Cal Grant B Competitive Awards are for students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are from disadvantaged and low-income families. These awards can be used for tuition, fees and access costs at qualifying schools whose programs are at least one year in length. If you get a Cal Grant B Competitive Award it can only be used for access costs in the first year. These costs include living expenses, transportation, supplies and books. Beginning with the second year, you can use your Cal Grant B Competitive Award to help pay tuition and fees at public or private four-year colleges or other qualifying schools.

To be eligible for a Cal Grant B you must:

·        Submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline

·        Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (your parents don’t need to be citizens or eligible non-citizens)

·        Be a California resident when you graduated from high school

·        Have a Social Security number

·        Attend a qualifying California college

·        Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree (except for Cal Grant A and B extended awards for a teaching credential program)

·        Have financial need based on your college costs

·        Have family income and assets below the established ceilings

·        Meet any minimum GPA requirements

·        Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate

·        Be enrolled at least half time

·        Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (most males)

·        Not owe a refund on a state or federal grant, or be in default on a student loan

Four chances to get a Cal Grant B Entitlement Award

You can apply for a Cal Grant Entitlement Award in one of four ways:

·        Within one year after you graduate. So even if you have to go straight to work before going to college, you don't have to miss out on a Cal Grant.

·        As a community college transfer student, as long as you are under the age of 28.

·        As a high school senior.

·        Within one year of getting your GED.

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