<p>I know there is an income limit. However, if you are below income cutoff by just a small amount do you get the entire Cal Grant? In other words, is it adjusted based on your income level or do you just get the whole thing or nothing? For example the income cutoff for a family of 3 is $73,300. If I make $73, 295 do I get the entire grant or just a pro-rated amount? If I make $73,305 I lose out entirely, I know. </p>
<p>THANKS I have searched and can't find the answer to this anywhere.</p>
<p>My understanding is: you get the entire amount. The limits are used to figure out if you are eligible for the grant. The amount is based on two things: whether you go to a CSU, UC, or private college in California, and whether you get a Cal Grant A or B (based on your GPA).</p>
<p>This is on the Cal Grant or Calif. Student Aid Commission web site, but you can call to make sure.</p>
<p>2009-10 Proposed</p>
<p>AMOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE “FINANCIAL NEED”</p>
<p>Cost of attendance - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)= Financial Need</p>
<p>Cal Grant A offers 4 years of tuition & fee assistance at CSU’s U/C’s and Private Universities only.</p>
<p>CSU’s: up to $3,354 annual tuition award x 4 years = up to $13.416.
U/C’s: up to $7,788 annual tuition award x 4 = up to $31,152.
Private Universities: up to $9708.annual tuition award x 4 = up to $38,832. </p>
<p>Cal Grant A Community College Reserve Grant
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.</p>
<p>CSU’s: up to $3,354 annual tuition award x 3 years = up to $10,062 plus expense assistance of up to $1551.x 4 years = up to $6,204. After 4 years up to $16,266</p>
<p>U/C’s: up to $7,788 annual tuition award x 3 years = up to $23,364. plus expense assistance of up to $1551.x 4 years = up to $6,204. After 4 years up to $29,568</p>
<p>Private Universities: up to $9708. x 3 = up to $29,124. plus expense assistance of up to $1551.x 4 years = up to $6,204. After 4 years up to $35,328</p>
<p>Community Colleges: expense assistance only of up to $1551. x 4 years = up to $6,204.</p>