Cal Grant A vs B

Doving
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:01:19 +0000

I plan to attend UCI and I got my fininal aid package with Cal Grant A (which is $12921) i believe, UCI Grant (3K), Pell Grant (5k) and something else which was $500. I have researched and heard NUMEROUS post that cal grant B is way more beneficial than A. I also qualify for blue and gold opportunity plan. When I tried to switch from Cal Grant A from B the financial aid officer said that it would not beneficial and that I did UCI would not make up the different to ensure the Blue and gold opportunity plan. They said they they wouldn’t switch my Cal Grant from A to B. Is that true? I know that if I pick Cal grant B UCI would have to increase their grant money but isn’t ultimately up to me which cal grant I want and I have the ability to change which cal grant I want because funds HAVEN’T been distributed yet? thanks!