Cal Grant A vs. Cal Grant B

smc_student
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:30:57 +0000

So, after talking with a financial aid person at UCLA, here’s the info I got on Cal Grant B, which is what I was awarded:

If it’s your first time applying for and receiving a Cal Grant, and you get B, then you will only receive the living stipend, about $1500, for the first year. During your second year, you will get more money for tuition and fees.

But, just because you don’t get much in your first year with Cal Grant B, doesn’t mean your gift aid will be less. You could still get aid to cover what the Cal Grant doesn’t. But, as the UCLA FA person said, it all depends on what you get in your ePAL, which is coming out Friday.

If you have specific questions, I recommend calling them. Also, on the school of attendance issue, you have to call them to get it switched.

Hope any or all of this helps. Good luck, and congrats on getting into UCLA!