CAL Grants

　　Cal Grant A

　　Grand funds may be used for payment of tuition and mandatory fees only. At a private college, the award provides a maximum of $9,708.

　　Cal Grant B

　　Provides a first-year stipend of up to $1,551 for living expenses only (including supplies and books). In subsequent years, the grant also helps pay for tuition and fees; the maximum amount of this portion of the grant is $9,708.

　　Eligibility

　　You must be a full-time student at USC and meet all general eligibility requirements to receive the full Cal Grant A or B amount. For the Cal Grant A, you need a minimum 3.0 GPA. For the Cal Grant B, the minimum GPA is 2.0. Selection is based on a composite score that takes into consideration your family’s income, parents’ educational level, your GPA and other factors, such as whether you come from a single-parent household. For more information www.calgrants.org.

　　Cal Grants are pro-rated for half-time and three-quarter-time enrollment. Grant amounts vary, depending on your financial need and whether you have other awards designated to cover your tuition and fees. Most recipients remain eligible for a maximum of four years (five years for architecture majors).

　　Application instructions

　　Complete a Cal Grant GPA Verification form and submit it to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2. This form must be verified by an authorized high school official.

　　Complete the FAFSA by March 2.

　　Check the status of your application online at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov.