Cal Grant

The Cal Grant is a state given grant given to California residents who are attending a California college and it does not need to be repaid. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) administers the Cal Grant and determines the requirements each year. A student's family income and assets must be below the minimum levels and a student's GPA must meet the minimum requirement.

At Oak Valley College, you can receive either Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B. Each award has different income and GPA requirements, but the application process is the same. More information on the differences between the two grants can be found here.

Eligibility Requirements for all Cal Grants can be found here.

Depending on your current school, the submission for Cal Grants can look different for each student. Check the list to the right for more information on how to receive your Cal Grant!

For questions regarding your current school, please contact CSAC at (888) 224-7268.

  • Once you have been awarded a Cal Grant, it will be added to your financial aid offer. You will need to create an account on WebGrants and verify your high school graduation date.

    This cannot be completed until after you have graduated high school.

    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA),

    • Turn in the GPA Verification Form* to CSAC by the deadline, March 2.

      *Private school registrar’s may submit the GPA Verification Form for you, however it is your responsibility to verify form submission.

    Once you have been awarded a Cal Grant, it will be added to your financial aid offer. You will need to create an account on WebGrants and verify your high school graduation date.

    This cannot be completed until after you have graduated high school.

  • *Students who have a base/charter school will need to check with their school to see if the GPA Verification Form has been sent. If not, the student must bring the form to their school and mail it to CSAC (mailing address is located on the form).

    *Students that do not have a base/charter school will need to submit the GPA Verification Form. Instead of a GPA, you will submit test scores. You can submit scores from the ACT, SAT, GED, TASC or HiSET. Read the form directions and requirements carefully!

 For questions regarding Cal Grants at Oak Valley, contact admission@oakvalleycollege.org or (909) 265-4804 for questions or more information.