To be eligible for a Cal Grant you must:
1. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (beginning in 2013) and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline
2. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (your parents don’t need to be citizens or eligible noncitizens) or meet AB540 criteria (beginning in 2013)
3. Be a California resident when you graduated from high school or meet AB540 criteria
4. Have a Social Security number or meet AB540 criteria
5. Attend a qualifying California college
6. Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree (except for Cal Grant A and B extended awards for a teaching credential program)
7. Have financial need based on your college costs
8. Have family income and assets below the established ceilings
9. Meet any minimum GPA requirements
10. Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate
11. Be enrolled at least half time
12. Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (most males)
13. Not owe a refund on a state or federal grant, or be in default on a student loan