There is no limit to the number of units that are

There is no limit to the number of units that are covered by the BOGFW.
To receive this assistance, students must complete a Fee Waiver Application or must have
applied for financial aid through the FASFA or the California Dream Act, and be a California
resident or or an eligible AB 540 student.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office, or visit our web page at
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The Cal Grant Program is a state funded educational opportunity program to assist students in
paying for a college education. There are entitlement awards as well as competitive awards.
Application deadlines are in early March and September for community college students.
All basic Cal Grant eligibility requirements are as follows: a) be a California resident, b) be a U.S.
citizen or eligible non-citizen, c) meet U.S. Selective Service requirements, d) attend a qualifying
California postsecondary institution, e) be enrolled at least half- time, f) maintain satisfactory
academic progress as defined at the school of attendance, g) have family income and assets
below the established ceilings, h) not be in default on any student loan, i) not owe any federal
or state grant refund, and, j) not have a bachelor’s or professional degree before receiving a Cal
Grant (except for extended Cal Grant A or B awards for a teaching credential program).

Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards are for every graduating high school senior who has at least a
2.0 GPA, meets all the Cal Grant requirements and applies by March 2 within one year of
graduating (or receiving their GED). This Entitlement Award provides up to $1473 for books and
living expenses for the first year. Beginning with the second year of Cal Grant B benefits, this
award also helps pay for tuition and fees at public or private four-year colleges or other
qualifying institutions.
Cal Grant B Competitive Awards are for students who aren’t eligible for the Entitlement awards.
Awards are for students who have at least a 2.0 GPA, meet all the Cal Grant requirements and
apply by either the March 2nd or September 2nd deadline. The award provides up to $1473 for
books and living expenses for the first year. Beginning with the second year of Cal Grant B
benefits, this award also helps pay for tuition and fees at public or private four-year colleges or
other qualifying institutions.
Cal Grant C Awards are available to assist students with tuition, fee, and training costs for
occupational or vocational programs. The $547 Cal Grant C award provides for books, tools, and
equipment. To qualify for Cal Grant C awards, students must meet basic eligibility requirements
and be enrolled in a vocational program that is at least four months in length. For more
information, visit the California Student Aid Commission website at .
The California Chafee Grant Program gives up to $5,000 annually in free money to foster youth
and former foster youth to use for vocational school training or college courses. To apply, you
must be eligible, or have been eligible for foster care, between your 16th and 18th birthday,
and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the award year.