The State University Grant is a grant for students who are California residents, who pay state resident fees, and who have exceptional financial need. This grant is awarded to undergraduates and graduates in amounts based on their need and on the amount of resident fees they are required to pay. EOP students must have financial need and must be enrolled full time to receive the grant. The California Student Aid Commission awards grants to students who are California residents. Cal Grant A is awarded by the State of California for entering and continuing undergraduate students who are California residents and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
Awards cover a portion of the amount of resident fees per academic year.
Cal Grant B is awarded to entering students from disadvantaged, low income families. Cal Grant T is awarded by the State of California for students in a teaching credential program who are California residents and who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Awards cover a portion of the amount of resident fees per academic year. The death or disability must have been the result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of duty. Scholarships are in amounts equal to the amount provided a student who has been awarded a Cal Grant.