California Golden State Grant

Administered by California Student Aid Commission · csac.ca.gov

One-time grant for Cal Grant B recipients and community college students with exceptional financial need. No separate application needed — automatically determined from FAFSA.

Eligibility requirements

✓CA resident
✓Enrolled in CA community college or 4-year institution
✓Cal Grant B eligible or Pell-eligible with high financial need

Insider tip

No separate application — automatically awarded based on your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application data. Many eligible students don't know they're receiving it until their financial aid package arrives.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at csac.ca.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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