Cal Grant A & B

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

California's primary need-based college grant program. Cal Grant A covers tuition at CSU/UC/private colleges. Cal Grant B provides living expense access awards for lowest-income students.

Eligibility requirements

✓CA resident
✓Demonstrated financial need
✓GPA 2.0-3.0 depending on grant type
✓Enrolled at CA college

Insider tip

Submit FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by March 2 — this is the hard deadline. Many eligible students miss the deadline and lose thousands. Apply even if you think you won't qualify.

How to apply

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

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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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