Cal Grant A Help

[MythoClast]

I got rewarded a Cal Grant A, but since I decided to got to CC, it was put on reserve. I am going on my 3rd year at CC and will transfer to UC in 2020 Fall. Cal Grant only allows you to reserve the award for 2 years, however I am going to appeal for a 3rd year. I saw that I had 4 years of eligibility remaining for my Cal Grant A since it is one reserve. However, I am going to transfer to UC and spend 2 years to complete my Bachelors, therefore I will have only 2 years of eligibility remaining. Correct me if I am wrong. So, I was wondering, what happens to the other 2 years of eligibility remaining. Does it apply if I try to pursue my masters, or is there something I am missing?

[Chumom]

I believe Cal Grants are for undergraduate studies only.

[aunt_bea]

As a Cal Grant recipient, you may receive up to the equivalent of four years of full‐time grant payments. The duration of your eligibility will be based on your educational level at the time you receive your first Cal Grant payment. Your eligibility will be reduced by each term that you receive payment.

https://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/understanding_my_cal_grant_-_updated_11.21.17.pdf
You can and should always contact the CalGrant office. They are very good with answering your questions. Over the phone, they can explain how they calculate what you have left.

You get up to 4 years of grants, total combined with how you were disbursed payments, if any at the CC. There is a limit. The maximum is usually 2 years at your transferred college; their idea is to help you to receive a degree. The State of California has VERY limited funding for residents, so their intention is to “spread the wealth” for as many residents as they can. It’s not a bank account in that you don’t get to save up the remaining amount for grad school.

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.

Go to the website for contact information.

[MythoClast]

Okay I understand now. Thanks for the help.