Cal Grant B
California state grant for low-income students providing a living allowance and tuition fee award starting in the second year.
Award Amount
$1,648–$14,312
per year
Deadline
March 2
application due
GPA Required
2.00
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$14,312
per year
4-Year Total Value
$57,248
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$20,037
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | California residents attending eligible California institutions with a minimum 2 GPA |
| Demographics | California residents |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | need based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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