More
than forty years ago California set a goal of providing access to higher
education for low and middle income students.
That
goal was enhanced with the passage of funding for Cal Grants — cash awards for
college aid.
March 2 is the deadline for students to apply for Cal Grant scholarship to
use next year. The process is lengthy, so it is good to start as soon as possible.
Here are the details:
• The Cal Grant A
program provides full tuition at California State University sites or UC
campuses, or $9,700 a year in tuition assistance at a private college.
• To qualify, a high school senior must have a B or 3.0 grade
point average and a family income of less than $72,000 for a family of two to
$92,600 for a family of six or more. Community college transfers can qualify
with a grade point average of 2.4 or better.
• Cal
Grant B awards, for high school students with a 2.0 or better GPA, provides
$1,550 for books and expenses for the first year at a community college or
tuition at a CSU. In the second year, Cal Grant B awards also help pay for
tuition and fees at a four-year university.
Applications and information about the scholarships can be obtained from:
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The website: www.csac.ca.gov.
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by calling 888-224-7268
Remember: The deadline
is March 2.
