Cal Grant eligibility ??

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<p>Ok, I graduated from out of state high school, and I'm planning to enroll in a California university/community college next fall, my parent resides in California so I'll be considered a state resident
but I'm a bit confused about the requirements to apply for Cal Grant
the California student aid commission website says that I have to be a California high school graduate and on another page it says I have to be either a high school graduate or a GED holder, doesn't that mean I can hide my high school diploma and get a GED ??
Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>I doubt it. Someone who got a GED and qualifies probably went to a Calif high school at some point to get the Cal Grant. I doubt you can claim that you never went to high school and just get a GED.</p>

<p>Are you saying that you wouldn’t provide ANY high school transcripts???</p>

<p>Remember, lying has consequences.</p>

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<p>no i’m not going to lie, just little puzzled how the qualifying rules work</p>

<p>here’s what they have on the website</p>

<p>To be eligible for a Cal Grant you must:</p>

<pre><code>* Submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (your parents don’t need to be citizens or eligible noncitizens)
  • Be a California resident when you graduated from high school
  • Have a Social Security number
  • Attend a qualifying California college
  • Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree (except for Cal Grant A and B extended awards for a teaching credential program)
  • Have financial need based on your college costs
  • Have family income and assets below the established ceilings
  • Meet any minimum GPA requirements
  • Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate
  • Be enrolled at least half time
  • Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (most males)
  • Not owe a refund on a state or federal grant, or be in default on a student loan
    </code></pre>

<p>AND</p>

<p>Got a GED? Don’t Have a GPA? You Can Get a Cal Grant.</p>

<p>Some students don’t have a GPA, so certain test scores can be used instead. Please submit your test score along with the GPA Verification Form.</p>

<pre><code>*
If you have a GED, submit your GED score directly to the California Student Aid Commission.
*
If you graduated from a school that doesn’t provide grades, is not accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or another regional accrediting agency, or doesn’t have a course list approved by the University of California you must provide your ACT, SAT or GED score.
*
If you were home-schooled or attended a charter school you must submit your ACT, SAT or GED score.
*
If you graduated from high school more than five years ago you may provide your SAT or ACT score, or use a re-established GPA from your grades at a California Community College.
</code></pre>

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<p>You have to have been a california resident at the time you graduated from high school. If you don’t provide transcripts from your HS they are going to want some sort of proof that you were a resident of CA at the time you graduated HS. Were your parents CA residents at the time you graduated HS? If you lie about it you are committing fraud, not a good idea.</p>

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<p>yes, one of my parents was a California resident at the time I got my HS diploma, state residency is out of the question, I’m just confused whether I have to be a California HS graduate or not</p>