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Cal Grant B

California Student Aid Commission
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2025
Closes: 3/2/2026

The Cal Grant B provides financial assistance to disadvantaged and low-income students in California. Students seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree at universities in California are welcome to apply. Recipients are considered automatically through submission of the FAFSA/CADAA.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of California
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • FUlltimeor part-time
  • Attend a University of California, CA State University, CA Community College, or a qualifying CA independent college
  • U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, or California AB 540
  • Lowincome household
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Citizenship Status
    California AB 540, FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    Low-Income Household

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