Cal Grant
Find out how Cal Grants help thousands of students pay for college each year and see if you qualify. Cal Grants are considered to be among the most generous in the nation and can cover big portions of your overall college costs.
And yes, as the name implies, these are grants – meaning they do not have to be repaid.
Cal Grants: Am I Eligible?
Cal Grants are need-based cash grants given to California college students to help pay for college.
What is a Cal Grant?
Cal Grants are need-based cash grants given to California college students to help pay for college. Watch this video to learn more.
Cal Grant Preliminary Qualifications:
Grants are awarded based on financial need and academic performance; funds are limited.
- California resident for at least one year.
- Attend an eligible California college/university.
- Pursue an undergraduate degree or vocational/career training.
How to Apply for a Cal Grant
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application by September 2nd.
- Submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by September 2nd.
El Camino College is unable to verify high school GPA. Please contact your high school to verify high school GPA.
If your last semester at El Camino College was prior to Fall 2022, you must submit paper GPA.
2024-2025 Paper Cal Grant GPA Verification Form and academic transcripts deadline to submit to the El Camino College Financial Aid Office is August 30, 2024, for manual calculation. (NO EXCEPTIONS.)
El Camino College Financial Aid Office electronically submitted SSN and non-SSN GPAs to CSAC on 07/16/2024 for September 2, 2024 deadline.
To track your Cal Grant visit WebGrants4Students.
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Accessing your Cal Grant information: You can access your Cal Grant information online 24/7at WebGrants4Students
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