Cal Grant

Cal Grant awards - Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B and Cal Grant C - are State administered and awarded by the California Student Aid Commission to help pay for college expenses.

What is a Cal Grant?

Cal Grant awards are State administered and awarded by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to help pay for college expenses. CSAC will require that you sign up for a Webgrants 4 Students account so you may regularly monitor your application status.

There are three types of Cal Grant Awards; Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B and Cal Grant C. CSAC will determine which Cal Grant award best suites your situation. 

​How do I Apply for a Cal Grant?

The FAFSA or California Dream Act are the applications to apply for this award. Students applying for the Dream Act are only eligible for in-state aid and must qualify for AB540 residency status. 

Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, as soon as possible after October 1st or by one of the following deadlines:

  • High School and Transfer Entitlement Deadline: The deadline has been extended to May 2nd for the 2024-2025 award year.

  • Community College Entitlement Deadline: September 2nd
  • Competitive Deadline: September 2
  • GPA Verification must be submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2nd and September 2nd.
    • Shasta College will electronically submit your GPA to the California Student Aid Commission if you have completed 16 or more units.
    • If you have not completed 16 or more units at Shasta College, then you will need to have your high school or previous college (where you completed 16+ units from) submit your GPA using GPA Verification Form found in your WebGrants4Students account. 

Once CSAC has notified you regarding a Cal Grant award status, you must create a Webgrants 4 Students account to make sure you have completed all verifications and selected your school of attendance. If you do not select Shasta College as your school of attendance, you will not be added to our roster. Additionally, your award will remain on hold if you do not complete all your verifications. 

When can I receive my Cal Grant Payment?

Cal Grant is state funded grant. Disbursements are released to students as soon as Shasta College has received funds from the CSAC. Disbursement dates can vary throughout the semester be sure to check our Disbursement Schedule for updates.

Please Note: Cal Grant is not awarded over the summer at Shasta College.

Eligibility

​The award payment amount is adjusted based on the number of units for which you are enrolled. Enrollment in 12+ units will allow you to receive the maximum award and you must be enrolled in minimum​ of 6 units to be eligible to receive​ an adjusted award.​ 

For More Information

Want to learn more about the types of Cal Grants? 
Visit the Cal Grant Programs website

Want to learn more about applying for the Cal Grant?
Visit the Cal Grant Application Process website

Sign in or Sign up for a Webgrants 4 Students account at: 
www.webgrants4students.org

Learn more about everything the California Student Aid Commission as to offer?
Visit www.csac.ca.gov website

Complete the FAFSA at:
www.fafsa.gov