Apply for a Cal Grant: Step 1
Deadline to apply: Monday, March 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
Apply for financial aid, if you haven’t already
There are two ways to apply for financial aid that can lead to a Cal Grant. Submit a FAFSA or CADAA form, if you haven’t already.
- Have U.S. Citizenship
- Or are a Permanent Resident
- Or do not have U.S. Citizenship, but you are eligible for federal student aid
- Or have a T Visa
Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you:
- Are undocumented
- Or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) — valid or expired
- Or have a U Visa
- Or have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Or are eligible for AB540
Apply for the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) if you: