Cal Grant A and B
California's main state grant: Cal Grant A pays tuition for low- and middle-income students (3.0 HS GPA), and Cal Grant B adds a living-cost stipend for low-income students (2.0 HS GPA) at UC, CSU, private and community colleges.
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Who can apply
- Lives or goes to school in California
- For seniors or college students
- Shows financial need
- GPA of at least 2.0
- Cal Grant A needs 3.0 HS GPA (2.4 college); Cal Grant B needs 2.0 HS GPA or Submit a high school GPA, college GPA, or test score (SAT, ACT, GED, TASC, HiSET) to CSAC
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident or DACA recipients OK
How to apply
You’ll need the FAFSA.
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Is this legit?
Trust 100/100 A government program, confirmed on the agency’s own site. No red flags.
Source: State program · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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