<p>I checked the status of my cal grant from last year and it said I had been awarded 12000 dollars. Is this the pell grant money I'm receiving through my school?? I checked my financial aid package and it said I received 6000 for the 2011 year. I'm confused</p>
<p>Sounds a bit odd. I would talk to the financial aid office at the school.</p>
<p>However, the Cal Grant is different from the Pell Grant. Pell is a Federal grant you are automatically assessed for when you file the FAFSA. The Cal you have to file for separately and the requirements to qualify for it are different from the Pell. The amounts awarded may be different depending on your financial situation.</p>
<p>how are you supposed to “pick up” your cal grant money??</p>
<p>As stated before, Cal Grants are directly given from Fafsa, and Pell Grants are given by the school. Your financial Aid office handles both and delivers the money to you through the selection you have chosen, for example through a debit card that you can withdraw money from or through a form of cashier’s check. You won’t receive the full amount, but they will give you your financial aid in separated amounts throughout the quarters or semesters, depending on your university or college.</p>
<p>ohhhhhhh thanks (:</p>