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Cal Grant Program

The State of California provides renewable grants to students meet eligibility criteria for use at eligible California schools and colleges. The Cal Grant is a valuable source of multiple year funding.

UCSC students may receive the Cal Grant A which covers fees or Cal Grant B which covers fees and a modest stipend. Maximum awards in 2008-2009 are $7,126 for Cal Grant A and $8,677 for Cal Grant B at UC campuses.

Awards to freshmen are renewable for up to 4 years. The term of renewal for all other students depends on their year in college when they first receive the award; For example, awards to junior transfers are renewable for up to 2 years.

Education Master's Degree Students are eligible to request a one year extension of the Cal Grant they received as an undergraduate. To qualify, students must submit a Request for Teaching Program Benefits form to the California Student Aid Commission (Form G-44).

Cal Grant Application Deadline

March 2 In order to be considered for a new Cal Grant you must postmark both the FAFSA and the GPA Verification Form by March 2.

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