There are three types of Cal Grants a student can be considered for and your eligibility will be based on your California Dream Act Application (CADAA) responses, your verified Cal Grant GPA, and whether you're a recent high school graduate. Please explore the tabs below to learn more about Cal Grant.

• Types of Cal Grants

  Cal Grant A pays tuition for a student attending a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or private college in California. While attending SRJC, your award can be held in reserve for up to two years until you transfer to a four-year college.

  Cal Grant B pays a stipend of up to $1648 per academic year to assist with living expenses, transportation, books, and supplies for California Community College students. For transfer students who plan to attend a four-year college in California, Cal Grant B provides funds to help with tuition and fees.

  Cal Grant C pays a stipend of up to $1094 per academic year to assist California Community College students who are enrolled in an occupational or technical program.

  ^{Note: Cal Grant A and B funding is limited to four academic years. In order to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in four years, you must complete 15 or more degree-applicable units per semester. We encourage all students to create an education plan early on by meeting with an academic counselor.}

• Eligibility Requirements
  • Have AB 540 status with A&R
  • If you are selected for verification, you may be asked to submit a verification form and provide tax documents and/or additional documentation to support the information you reported on your CADAA.
  • Enrolled in at least 6 units
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Cal Grant Checklist
  1. Complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
  2. Submit GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) | How do I get my Cal Grant GPA verified?

     How do I get my Cal Grant GPA verified?

     SRJC will electronically verify your GPA if you have attended SRJC within the last three years and have completed 16 or more applicable units.

     If you did not attend SRJC within the last three years and/or have not completed 16 applicable units at SRJC, you will need to contact the previous school (high school, community college, or university) you have attended to get GPA verification.

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     • Current high school seniors and recent high school graduates must submit their high school GPA by March 2nd to be considered for a High School Entitlement Award
     • Current college students must submit a verified GPA by September 2nd to be considered for a Community College Competitive Cal Grant Award
  3. Create a WebGrants4Students (WG4S) account. Through your WG4S portal, you will be able to:
     • Monitor and manage your state grant awards
     • See your "To-Do" items
     • And much more!

  SRJC uses several portals to help students manage their financial aid awards. Please take a few moments to review these portals and the purpose of each one on our financial aid home page.

• Cal Grant Disbursement
  • Cal Grant awards will be posted mid-June and bi-weekly thereafter for newly awarded recipients
  • The first disbursement is made 45 days after the term begins (September/February), bi-weekly thereafter

  Students will need to meet all eligibility requirements (see above) and have no outstanding documents with the California Student Aid Commission to receive their disbursement.

• How to Decline a Cal Grant Award (Leave of Absence)

  If you’re not enrolled in at least half-time (6 units) for any term, you will need to request a leave of absence from the Cal Grant program. You are allotted a maximum of 4 semesters/6 quarters (200%) of leave of absence throughout the lifetime of your Cal Grant award.

  Steps to decline a Cal Grant Award:

  1. Log in to your WebGrants4students (WG4S) account or create an account
  2. Scroll down until you find the “Cal Grant” section with four panels displayed. The final panel will be your “Est. Remaining Eligibility.” On this panel, you will find a “Place Hold” button, select to place award on hold.

  You can view your leave of absence remaining balance and request leave of absences by logging into your WebGrants4Students account.

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is awarded to Cal Grant C or B recipients who enroll in 12 or more units. The purpose of this grant is to provide students with additional financial aid to help offset the total cost of community college attendance and to encourage students to attend full-time. Learn more about the Student Success Completion Grant.

Are you a first or second-year student? If you answered yes, you may qualify for tuition-free education for two years! Learn more about SRJC for Free.

The Doyle Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that may be used for college-related expenses, such as books and supplies. Learn more about the Doyle Scholarship Program.

The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Program encourages California Dream Act Applicant (CADAA) students with a Cal Grant A or a Cal Grant B eligibility award to perform community or volunteer service. The grant will be available to the student for up to 8 semesters while they have an active Cal Grant A or B award.

• DSIG Program Overview

  Students must apply annually to participate in the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Program. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will award up to $4,500 per academic year (up to $2,250 per semester) to 1,667 eligible students. The application period for the new academic year opens July 1. Applications accepted through the end of the academic year, June 30 or until all annual awards are exhausted, whichever comes first. Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete any necessary verification for their Cal Grant A or B award. Cal Grant A recipients must have met Cal Grant B eligibility.

• Eligibility Requirements
  • Have AB 540 status with A&R and be enrolled in 6 or more units.
  • Have enough financial need and be an active recipient of a Cal Grant A with Cal Grant B eligibility or Cal Grant B Award for that academic year.
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete any necessary verification for my Cal Grant A or B award.
  • Semester students shall perform service hours in 150-hour increments of community or volunteer service (July 1 through June 30).
  • Submit payment request and verification of completed service hours signed by one of the certifying officials for payment.
  • Initial California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program award payment will occur after at least one Cal Grant A or B payment during the academic year.
• DSIG Checklist
  1. Login to MY FINANCIAL AID PORTAL , to check the status on the following required items.
     • Completed the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
     • If awarded a CAL Grant A or B
     • Satistactory Academic Progress
     • Completed Verification, if selected
  2. Contact the SRJC Undocu Immigrant Dream Center, for a complete list of participating SRJC Department/Offices and Service Organizations.
  3. Apply to the DSIG Program
  4. Track Service Hours and request Payment

  SRJC uses several portals to help students manage their financial aid awards and available to the right hand-side.

• DSIG Payment
  • Student may request, a first payment once 150 hours have been completed and a second payment once 300 hours have been completed during, July 1 to June 30.
  • Student will be notified via email when they are approved for payment by CSAC.
  • Payment will be mailed by the institution of attendance and can take 4-6 weeks.
  • Initial DSIG payment will occur after student receives at least one Cal Grant A or B payment. As a reminder, Cal Grant A recipients must have met Cal Grant B eligibility.

  Students will need to meet all eligibility requirements (see above) and have no outstanding documents with the California Student Aid Commission to receive their disbursement.