notsogood

Ok so my family makes less than my friends, i got Cal Grant B, and my friend got Cal Grant A, but his is a lot more.. That doesn't make sense. So what really is the difference?

ebeeeee

Cal Grant A Entitlement awards can be used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant covers up to the full systemwide fees of $2,772 and $6,636, respectively. If you are attending a private college, it pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.

Cal Grant B Entitlement awards provides low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance of up to $1,551 for books and living expenses. After the freshman year, Cal Grant B also helps pay tuition and fees in the same amount as a Cal Grant A. For a Cal Grant B, your coursework must be for at least one academic year.

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Calreader

For Cal Grant A, you have to have a minimum GPA of 3.0. For Cal Grant B, you need a minimum GPA of 2.0.

cfsaetern

i had a 3.0+ and i received a cal grant B. i heard that rarely do people get cal grant A's

somemom

I think the schools prefer Cal B, as they may have to put in some schoo grants the first year, but if you stay four years, Cal grant B contributes more over the subsequent years.

hitoyzx

Assigning Cal Grant B is devious because it looks more but....Cal Grant A pays more over the long run (~$1500) .

Cal Grant A
4 years x $7788 => $31152

Cal Grant B
4 yrs x $1,551 + 3 yrs x $7788 => 29568