i logged into my Cal Grant page and saw that it had already given me a specific award amount for UC Berkeley (the school I listed as my top choice on the FAFSA). Does the award mean anything about acceptance into the school, or is it just a sort of “amount you would qualify for” type thing?
It just means that you will be awarded the Cal Grant and it will go towards your expenses at any of the UC’s you ultimately enroll. Since UCB is your top choice on the form, that is where it states it will be sent for the moment. This is not an indication of an acceptance or denial.
I see, thank you!