CAL Grant Eligibility Requirements

2012-2013

To be eligible for a Cal Grant, an applicant must:

•  Be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen 
• Be a California resident attending an eligible school in California on at least a half-time basis 
• Meet United States Selective Service requirements if required to do so 
• Apply prior to the March 2 deadline.  
• Meet the satisfactory academic progress standards as determined by the institution the student is attending 
• Not have received a prior bachelor's degree 
• Not be in default on a federal loan or owe a refund on a federal or state grant 
• Not exceed the total family income or family assets ceilings outlined below:

 For New Cal Grant Students