What are the Cal Grant A and B Entitlement Awards?
Cal Grant A and B Entitlement awards are guaranteed for every high school graduate who has at least a 2.0 GPA, meets the Cal Grant requirements (including financial need) and applies by March 2 of his or her senior year or the year following graduation. The guarantee extends to California high school graduates who attend a California Community College and meet the requirements when theyre ready to transfer to a four-year college. To qualify, you must: • submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline • be a recent high school graduate or a high school senior ready to graduate • be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen • be a California resident • attend a qualifying California college • not have a bachelor’s or professional degree • have financial need at the college of your choice • have family income and assets below the minimum levels • be enrolled or plan to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate • be enrolled or plan to enroll at lea
