Why is my EFC so high?

aunt_bea
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:05:21 +0000

A Calgrant only covers 4 years in any combination. It will not cover a 5th year.

As a Cal Grant recipient, you may receive up to the equivalent of four years of full-time grant payments. The duration of your eligibility will be based on your educational level at the time you receive your first Cal Grant payment. Your eligibility will be reduced by each term that you receive payment.

As a Cal grant recipient, the State expects you to finish your education in 4 years. If you have to take a 5th year, or you ask for funding over the summer, you reduce your CalGrant eligibility by a quarter/semester.