The state of California offers Cal Grants to qualifying students who are residents of California and have graduated from a California high school. Award is based on financial need and GPA. You must have your GPA Verification form sent to CSAC by March 2. An additional Cal Grant deadline, for community college students only, is September 2.

Cal Grant A                                                                                                              

Eligibility is based on financial need and GPA. Assistance is provided to meet tuition and fee costs at four-year universities. Awards to community college students may be placed on "reserve" for a maximum of two years, until a student transfers to a four-year institution.

Cal Grant B

This grant may be used at community colleges and universities, not to exceed four years. Cal Grant B students also receive tuition costs at the same level as Cal Grant A, beginning the junior year.  Beginning with the 2006-2007 award year, students are required to submit an official high school transcript to the Financial Aid Office.

Cal Grant C                                                                                                      

Assists eligible students enrolled in vocational training, leading to a Certificate or AA/AS degree, not a transfer program.

Questions:
Contact Katherine Marasigan at kmarasigan@occ.cccd.edu