Be classified as a resident of California or be a classified as a non-California resident eligible for tuition exemption AB 540 or AB 1899 (by Admissions and Records), have a "T" or "U" visa., or be a have a homeless youth determination from the Financial Aid Office at your college.
Be classified as a resident of California or be a classified as a non-California resident eligible for tuition exemption AB 540 or AB 1899 (by Admissions and Records), have a "T" or "U" visa., or be a have a homeless youth determination from the Financial Aid Office at your college.
Income and Assets: Cal Grant eligibility is largely based on your family's income and assets. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the income thresholds are generally around $43,000 to $108,000 for a family of four, though these numbers can vary.
Basic Requirements Aged 65, blind or disabled. Citizenship U.S. citizen, U.S. national or resident alien. Countable Resources $2,000 for individuals/$3,000 for married couples. Income Countable income can't exceed the federal benefit rate.
Be classified as a resident of California or be a classified as a non-California resident eligible for tuition exemption AB 540 or AB 1899 (by Admissions and Records), have a "T" or "U" visa., or be a have a homeless youth determination from the Financial Aid Office at your college.
Income and Assets: Cal Grant eligibility is largely based on your family's income and assets. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the income thresholds are generally around $43,000 to $108,000 for a family of four, though these numbers can vary.
California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families Child Care Financial Assistance. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ... Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ... Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ... Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP formerly Food Stamps) ... Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
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.
To maintain eligibility you must: Successfully complete 30 units toward your degree by the end of summer term every academic year. Complete GE Areas A2 and B4 (appropriate to your major) by summer semester of your first year (if you're a part of the 4-Year California Promise).