ScholarshipsstateCal Grant B
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Cal Grant B

California state grant providing access funds plus tuition aid for low-income CA students with 2.0+ GPA.

Award

$1,648-$14,400

Deadline

Mar 2, 2027

Renewable

Yes

Recipients

Varies

Who's eligible

California residents from low-income/disadvantaged backgrounds, 2.0+ GPA, attending a qualifying CA college, meeting stricter income ceilings than Cal Grant A.

States: CA
GPA minimum: 2.00
Year: high school senior, college freshman, college sophomore, college junior, college senior
Demographic: Open eligibility

What you'll need to apply

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About this scholarship

Cal Grant B helps low-income California students with a $1,648/year (current rate) access award for non-tuition costs in year 1, plus tuition and fee coverage starting year 2 at qualifying 4-year colleges. Lower GPA threshold than Cal Grant A makes it accessible to more students.

Renewal terms: Renewable for up to 4 years.