Published CALGrant Income & Asset Formula?

jgonz123
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:43:19 +0000

I have the [income ceiling amounts for 2011-12](http://www.csac.ca.gov/facts/2011-12_incomeceilings_renewing_recips.pdf).

But is there a published formula for CALGrant income/asset eligibility like [The EFC formula](http://www.ifap.ed.gov/efcformulaguide/attachments/101310EFCFormulaGuide1112.pdf). I want to know exactly which lines the CALGrant uses from the FAFSA for ceiling checks and if any multipliers exist (for example, line 92i for disability income). I realize the formula for the CALGrant is extremely simple compared to EFC, but assume there is a published guide somewhere, even if intended for institutional FA officers.

I was very thankful dependent fresh ugrad DS was eligible for CALGrant this year (barely). I’m wary if line 92i income is a non-adjusted (1:1) increase to the parental income total for CALGrant ceiling limit, then my ~$12k SDI benefit for 2011 may disqualify DS from CALGrant, since our taxable parental income (q#83, AGI) will be ~74k for our family of 5 for 2011 (recent income raise). I think this may put us over the limit by a few hundred dollars. And strangely, the CALGrant is an all-or-nothing huge chunk of aid – one dollar over the limit and your disqualified, otherwise it’s $10k (if EFC/COA provides for it).

Thank you in advance!

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