CAL Grants

CAL GRANT DEMOGRAPHIC VERIFICATION FORM

Students are to ensure their demographic information on their Financial Aid Applications and College Applications are consistent with the information on a valid form of ID. The Cal Grant filing period is October 1 – March 2.

Please submit a Cal Grant Demographic Verification Form if your address has changed. This form will allow UPHS to upload your most current address to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

Cal Grant GPA Demographic Verification Form.pdf

CAL GRANT OPT-OUT FORM

In order to be considered for a Cal Grant, California public high schools and charter schools are required to submit a high school Grade Point Average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission by October 1 for all graduating seniors, unless the student or parent has opted out.

California Education Code section 69432.9 requires the school district or charter school, to notify all grade 11 pupils and their parent/guardian (if under the age of 18), in writing and no later than January 1 of a pupil’s grade 11 academic year, that the pupil will be deemed a Cal Grant applicant unless the pupil has opted out prior to the date below (as specified by the high school). Students who do not opt-out will have their GPA submitted to the Commission to be considered for a Cal Grant award.

Cal Grant Programs

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 A

For low to middle income students
3.00 high school GPA minimum
May be used for a program that is at least two academic years in length resulting in an associate or baccalaureate degree of 48 semester units or the equivalent
Can only be used for tuition and fees
If awarded at a California Community College, will be held in reserve up to two academic years until student transfers to a tuition charging institution

Cal Grant B

For low income students
2.00 high school GPA minimum
May be used for a program that is at least one academic year in length resulting in an associate, baccalaureate degree or certificate of at least 24 semester units or the equivalent
Includes an additional annual Access Award amount (living expenses)
Sophomore through Senior years the student will receive tuition and fees plus Access Award at tuition charging institution

Cal Grant C

For low to middle income students
No GPA requirement
For Occupational or Technical training programs of least 4 months in length
Offers an award amount to assist with tuition and fees, also includes an additional annual book and supplies amount

For more information about the Cal Grant Program, please click this link: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants

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