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Cal Grant 
Funded by the State of California and administered by the CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION, a Cal Grant is money for school that you don’t have to pay back!
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Governor Jerry Brown continues to include a proposed 44% cut to the Cal Grant maximum award affecting qualified students attending The Master’s College. We are working to determine the impact on our students from the changes the Governor has proposed and will provide additional information as it becomes available. Our Office will strive to assist individual families with concerns as they arise.
The Governor’s January budget assumed a $9 billion deficit. His May Revise increases that deficit to $16 billion. The deficit increase is attributed primarily to January’s revenue forecast being too optimistic. Two other contributing factors are:
1. Proposition 98 (K-14 funding guarantee) spending increased $2.4 billion, translating to an additional general fund cost of $1.2 billion.
2. The federal government and successful court challenges blocked $1.7 billion in proposed cuts, including cuts to Medi-Cal (i.e., providers, IHSS provider fee, and co-payments). Additionally, the Federal Receiver spent $428 million over budget for prison medical services.
The Assembly has already taken a stand against reducing the Cal Grant maximum below $9,708. The Senate has not taken any action. It is expected that the Senate will approve a cut to the Cal Grant maximum somewhere between $9,708 (current) and $5,476 (proposed). Because it is unlikely that the Senate will agree with the Assembly and completely reject the 44% cut, the issue will be resolved in a budget conference committee that will negotiate a compromise. We strongly encourage you to follow the news and to stay current on material regarding the status of Cal Grant. Contact the California Student Aid Commission to learn more about your individual award.
What is a Cal Grant?
Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college. For starters, it’s money you don’t have to pay back. If you’re a graduating high school senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms by the Cal Grant deadline, March 2nd, you may receive a Cal Grant!
Official Cal Grant Website
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a Cal Grant you must:
Please visit the California Student Aid Commission for a comprehensive list of eligibility requirements.
When can I apply?
You can apply for a Cal Grant at any one of these four times:
How do I apply?
Who will notify me of the award?
Once your data is confirmed by the CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION, they will notify you and the Master’s College of your award. Only the CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION has the authority to make an official Cal Grant award offer.
Remember:
Contact the California Student Aid Commission
- Telephone: Toll-free (888) 224-7268
- E-mail: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
Please be advised that any Cal Grant award offer is tentative and subject to the final approval of the State Budget Act.
FAQ
How do I make sure my high school has submitted my grades to the California Student Aid Commission?*
Ask your High School registrar what their school procedure is.
Cal Grant
For questions or to apply via phone, call our admissions department at 800-568-6248 x3363.
- 21726 Placerita Canyon Rd.
- Santa Clarita, CA 91321
- (800) 568-6248
