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Cal Grant 2019 Application Form, Requirements and How to Apply

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This is to inform all United States Students that the Cal Grant 2019 Application Form is now out. See the GPA Requirements and How to Apply here.

Cal Grant is a California based student’s aid commission. California Dream Act Application and Chafee Grant Application are now available for students attending college during the 2019-20 academic year. HS Counselors: GPA upload period is open for the class of 2019 and the class of 2018.

What is CAL Grant All About?

Cal Grant 2019 Application Form, Requirements and How to Apply

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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) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California.

There are three kinds of Cal Grants — A, B and C — but you don’t have to figure out which one to apply for. Your eligibility will be based on your FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified Cal Grant GPA, the type of California colleges you list on your FAFSA and whether you’re a recent high school graduate.

Cal Grant Eligibility Requirements

Cal Grants are for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational or career training, and do not have to be repaid. In addition to meeting the financial criteria and Cal Grant requirements, you must:

  • submit the FAFSA or CADAA application and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline
  • be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen or meet AB540 eligibility criteria
  • be a California resident for 1 year
  • attend a qualifying California college
  • not have a bachelor’s or professional degree
  • have financial need at the college of your choice
  • have family income and assets below the minimum levels
  • be enrolled or plan to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate
  • be enrolled or plan to enroll at least half time
  • have registered with the U.S. Selective Service, if required to do so
  • not owe a refund on any state or federal grant or be in default on a student loan
  • not be incarcerated
  • maintain the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as established by the school. Recipients who do not meet the standards are ineligible for Cal Grant payment and will not use eligibility during the terms they are ineligible for payment.
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How to Apply for Cal Grant 2019

Whether you’re planning to go to college or pursue a career education, there’s money to help you pay for it. Here you’ll learn about the major programs, how to apply and more.

Follow these simple steps to apply for a Cal Grant.

Step 1: Apply

Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by March 2nd.

Step 2: File your GPA

File a certified grade point average (GPA) with us no later than March 2nd.

Step 3: Go!​

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