Cal and Pell Grants

Question 1

Your first year in college, the Cal Grant takes into account your GPA during which years of high school?

Answer 1

10th and 11th

Question 2

How do grades impact your Cal Grant?

Answer 2

They increase your family’s income ceiling

Question 3

What is the minimum GPA to earn a Cal Grant A?

Answer 3

3.0

Question 4

How does the government determine your eligibility and amount for the Pell Grant?

Answer 4

Income, the college’s COA, and whether or not your are full-time or part-time

Question 5

How does the government determine your eligibility to receive a Cal grant?

Answer 5

Grades, income, assets, number in household, and whether or not your college is located in California.

Question 6

What is the minimum GPA to earn a Cal Grant B?

Answer 6

2.0

Question 7

How does the government determine the amount of Cal grant you will receive if you are eligible for one?

Answer 7

Grades and which college you are attending.

Question 8

What do you need to do to claim your Cal Grant?

Answer 8

Accept it through your college portal