<p>Someone explain this to me. Just have my school send the gpa deal?</p>
Eshug1
January 31, 2010, 1:14am
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<p>yeah file the fafsa and have ur school electronically send ur gpa…simple as that</p>
<p>is there a min. requirement of units u need to apply for cal grants? i only got 10 units right now would that still make me qualify?</p>
<p>cal grants are only for U.C student, if you are already attending an U.C then you should have applied last year!</p>
<p>I’m already at a UC, and I haven’t had to reapply every year…I just filled out the Fafsa. However, I’m applying as a transfer to other UC’s, so do I have to get a GPA verification for the Cal Grant thing? I’m pretty confused.</p>
<p>lol so community college students dont receive cal grants then?</p>
Kender
January 31, 2010, 7:31am
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<p>It is incorrect that Cal Grants are only for UC Students. Those who believe this are probably thinking about the Blue and Gold program which yes, is only for UC students. Cal Grants, however, are meant for California residents who graduated from high school as such.</p>
<p>Cal Grants are for anyone attending a qualifying California college. This includes privates and CSUs along with the UCs. Or even technical/vocational type of schools when one takes into account Cal Grant C.</p>
<p>Who is eligible:
[ul][<em>]Submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline
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<p>Opportunities to qualify:
[ol][<em>]Within one year after you graduate. So even if you have to go straight to work before going to college, you don’t have to miss out on a Cal Grant.
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<p>Types of Cal Grants:
Cal Grant A Entitlement awards can be used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant covers systemwide fees up to $3,354 and $7,788, respectively. If you are attending a private college, it pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.</p>
<p>Cal Grant B Entitlement awards provides low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance of up to $1,551 for books and living expenses. After the freshman year, Cal Grant B also helps pay tuition and fees in the same amount as a Cal Grant A. For a Cal Grant B, your coursework must be for at least one academic year.</p>
<p>Cal Grant C awards help pay for tuition and training costs at occupational or career technical schools. This $576 award is for books, tools and equipment. You may also receive up to an additional $2,592 for tuition at a school other than a California Community College. To qualify, you must enroll in a vocational program that is at least four months long at a California Community College, private college, or a career technical school. Funding is available for up to two years, depending on the length of your program.
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<p>Sources:http://www.calgrants.org/index.cfm?navId=12]Grants ”>http://www.calgrants.org/index.cfm?navId=12 )http://www.calgrants.org/index.cfm?navId=11]Grants ”>http://www.calgrants.org/index.cfm?navId=11 )</p>