I’m a high school senior, and I just received my Cal Grant notification and award. I got Cal Grant A at around 12K. My question is: Is this $12,000 over all four years ($3,000 a year), or is it $12,000 per year for all four years ($48,000 total).
It is 12k for all four years, so $48,000 in total. However, the amount is subject to fluctuate from year to year just depending on the state budget.
File your FAFSA each year and you will get your Cal Grant for 4 years. The Cal Grant A which you are getting does not usually fluctuate.
Excellent! Thank you.
Actually, you need to meet the requirements for income and assets each year to be renewed (plus make sure and file your FAFSA on time).
^^good point
After you have received the Cal-Grant for your first year, the FAFSA does not have to be in by the March 2nd deadline to re-qualify. You only need to meet the income and asset ceilings again.