# State Grants

**Source**: https://catalog.caltech.edu/current/information-for-undergraduate-students/financial-aid/state-grants/
**Parent**: https://catalog.caltech.edu/current/information-for-undergraduate-students/financial-aid/

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## Cal Grant A

Provides tuition and fee assistance to undergraduate California residents seeking their first bachelor’s degree. Awarded on the basis of cumulative grade-point average and financial need. Qualifying students can receive up to $9,358, renewable for up to four years. Continuing Cal Grant recipients must maintain good academic standing in addition to financial need. They are not required to resubmit verification of their grade-point average for renewal.

More information about Cal Grants is available through the [Cal Grant website](https://www.csac.ca.gov/how-apply).

**How to Apply**

To apply for a Cal Grant, California residents must:

- File a FAFSA
- Return the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to CSAC.

The deadline to apply for a Cal Grant is March 2nd.  You can manage your Cal Grant account online by using [WebGrants 4 Students](https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/).

## Cal Grant B

Provides a living-allowance stipend and tuition/fee assistance to undergraduate California residents seeking their first bachelor’s degree. Awards are based on cumulative grade-point average and high financial need. Recipients are generally from disadvantaged economic or educational backgrounds. Awards for first-year students provide up to $1,648 for books and living expenses. When renewed or applied beyond the first year, awards may also include tuition and fee assistance of up to $9,358. Continuing Cal Grant recipients must maintain good academic standing in addition to financial need. They are not required to resubmit verification of their grade-point averages for renewal.

More information about Cal Grants is available through the [Cal Grant website](https://www.csac.ca.gov/how-apply).

**How to Apply**

To apply for a Cal Grant, California residents must:

- File a FAFSA
- Return the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to CSAC.

The deadline to apply for a Cal Grant is March 2nd.  You can manage your Cal Grant account online by using [WebGrants 4 Students](https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/).

Published Date:
Sept. 4, 2025