why didn't we qualify for a Middle Class scholarship?

3younguns
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:54:54 +0000

It is my understanding that the Middle Class Scholarship is for those who dont’t receive any other grants. CSUs are not known to give generous financial aid. When our EFC was $15000 we didn’t receive anything from Cal Poly other than loans. The year after my husband lost his job our EFC was $4700 and we received a $6000 grant from Cal Poly. We did not receive a Cal Grant although we were under the income and asset limitations. I’m not sure why we didn’t but our account on the website said we were eligible but that it wasn’t awarded. With that high an EFC and your Cal Grant you won’t get any more grant money just a subsidized loan. Cal Poly covers approximately 58% of your need. The other CSUs are probably similar.