<p>So California students get both?</p>
<p>I've received information back on Cal Grants, but not for Pell.</p>
<p>How does this process work?</p>
<p>In general, what do I do?</p>
<p>California Community colleges only do Cal Grant B?
On my Cal Grant letter, it says that I'm Applicable for both but they've selected Cal Grant B.</p>
<p>Cal grants is based on grades, Pell is for those whom need considerable more financial help, based on income.
I received a Pell Grant but not any kind of Cal grant because I had just gone back to school and my prior grades would not have been able to qualify me at the time.
All I know is that there is a Cal grant you can get at the cc’s and i think its the one that gives you less money.</p>
<p>Cal Grant A offers 4 years of tuition & fee assistance at CSU’s U/C’s and Private Universities only. The 1st year you must need ALL of the tuition amount + $1500 to be able to use the grant at all.</p>
<p>Cal Grant A Community College Reserve
If you receive a Cal Grant A but attend a California Community College first, your award will be reserved for up to three years until you transfer to a four-year college.</p>
<p>Cal Grant B offers
4 years expense assistance up to $1551. at Community College or Universities and
3 years of tuition assistance starting as a sophomore at CSU’s U/C’s and Private Universities.
The 1st year you must need $700. to be able to use the grant at all.</p>
<p>2nd 3rd and 4th year of Grants A, B, minimum need of $100.</p>
<p>2009-10 Tuition Amounts.
CSU’s: $3,354.
U/C’s: $7,788.
Private Universities: $9708.</p>
<p>Important Facts About Your Cal Grant Award (2009-10 Cal Grant Fact Sheet) - <a href=“http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/ImportantfactsaboutyourCalGrant_2009.pdf[/url]”>http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/ImportantfactsaboutyourCalGrant_2009.pdf</a></p>
<p>If you receive a Cal Grant renewal notice mid Summer, you will not have to re-apply for the Cal Grant the next academic year. If your not sure if your Grant renewed? Call the California Student Aid Commission. Most of your questions for what to do an how it works will be answered in the Important facts link, but call the Commission if you ever need something cleared up.</p>
<p>There’s also a personal website where you can view your grant information as well submit various forms needed from time to time and updates to your address.
WebGrants for Students - <a href=“CSAC - Student Landing Home”>CSAC - Student Landing Home;
<p>So, if I get Cal Grant A, I will not receive any funds while attending a Community College?</p>
<p>Money will have to come out of my own pocket (which is empty)?</p>
<p>Can your CalGrant be used towards going to an out-of-state private university?</p>
<p>No. Calgrants can only be used Instate.</p>
<p>If I plan to transfer to a 4-Year Uni, what would be the best choice?</p>