<p>I'll be receiving UCR Grant totaling to about $10,000. Also, I've been awarded Cal grant A which totals to $11,000. I understand that UCR will only give one grant, whichever the higher amount is. My question is, if I get the Cal grant A over UCR, since the amount is higher, is there any possible way that UCR can just give me some extra money from the UCr grant award? I'm not saying all $10,000 because I know they won't but just partial. The reason is, with pell grant, cal grant A and a stafford loan, I'll only have $21,000. My total tuition for 2011-2012 year living off campus is estimated at $26,000 so already right there I'm short $5000. I need some ways to get free extra money with having to pull out any more loans. I just feel that UCR should give me the UCR grant on top of Cal grant A, which'll be so helpful.</p>
<p>Check out the Financial Aid forum where you can probably get some answers.</p>
<p>I do believe the UCR Grant (Blue and Gold) is meant to supplement Cal Grants, etc, not add on to it.</p>
<p>My understanding is that you will get all the grants you are awarded. The grants plus the loans that you are granted should add up to the amount you can’t afford to pay. They calculated that our family can afford $8000. Total for tuition, room, board, books etc. is $29,000. I got Cal Grant A, UCR Grant and a loan. They add up to $21,000 and my family pays $8000 out of pocket. There’s no indication that I get one loan and not the other. They added them up in the example they gave of what we will have to pay, which means I get all of them. You should call financial aid if you have questions about it.</p>