To be considered for a new Cal Grant, complete and mail a GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission by the March 2 deadline. Forms are available in college Financial Aid Offices or at local high schools. Review your SAR upon receipt. Read everything carefully and respond to requests promptly. Many local and national organizations offer scholarships to students regardless of their financial need.
Scholarships have a wide variety of academic and other types of requirements.
Application deadlines and procedures vary. Many scholarships are announced in the student newspaper and on the Financial Aid bulletin board as they become available. A new application must be completed each year. A promissory note will be mailed to you. Loan funds are released in two disbursements which will be credited to your student account.