Cal Grant based on Adjusted Gross or Gross?

Rosieoney
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:41:31 +0000

I have a question. Is the Cal Grant eligibility based on the “Adjusted Gross” income (Line 37) of the tax form? Based on total income (line 22) we just are over the ceiling for our family size. However, if it is based on the “Adjusted Gross” (line 37) then we would be below the ceiling and I would qualify for the Cal Grant. Can someone familiar with the Cal Grant policies let me know which number they use? The adjustment that would bring us below the ceiling would be Liine 34 - Tuitio and fees deduction. Can someone help me out here? Or do I need to call the Cal Grant people? THANKS so much for your help. I do know that if we take the Line 34 Tuition and fees deduction we can’t also take the Hope or Lifetime deduction in the same year. THANKS.