California Golden State Grant
Run by California Student Aid Commission, a state agency
One-time grant for Cal Grant B recipients and community college students with exceptional financial need. No separate application needed, automatically determined from FAFSA.
- Award
- $1,648 per year
- Deadline
- Rolling via FAFSA / CA Dream Act
- Run by
- California Student Aid Commission
- State
Who it's for
- CA resident
- Enrolled in CA community college or 4-year institution
- Cal Grant B eligible or Pell-eligible with high financial need
California Student Aid Commission decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Student Aid Commission decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.