Cal Grant A
Per Section 69432.95 of California Education Code, Modesto Junior College must advise students of the following information upon registration:
- A Cal Grant Award is limited to four academic years (eight years for foster youth), except as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 69433.6.
- A student needs to take 15 units per semester or 30 semester units per academic year, in order to graduate within four years.
Please note: For the purposes of the Cal Grant Program, defines "full time" to mean
12 or more semester units and defines "part time" to be 6 to 11 semester units.
Cal Grant A provides assistance for low to middle-income students. Beginning with the sophomore year, this award also helps pay tuition and fees at a qualifying institution offering baccalaureate degree programs. The Cal Grant A requires a minimum enrollment of 6 or more units per semester.
Refunds are calculated based on enrollment status per semester.
Only students who meet one of the following can be paid at the community college level.
- Students with a qualifying dependent child under the age of 18
- Students who qualify as a Foster Youth
- Students enrolled in a BA Program at a community college
|
Enrollment Status |
Refund Amount |
|
12 or more units (full-time) |
$3,000.00 |
|
9 - 11.5 units (3/4-time) |
$2250.00 |
|
6 - 8.5 units (1/2-time) |
$1,500.00 |
|
0.5 - 5.5 units |
$0.00 |
Click on Refunds to view our refund dates.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- If your semester award is less-than $3,000, your refund will be reduced due to limited remaining eligibility. To view more information regarding limited remaining eligibility log into Webgrants for Students
- Repeated courses may not be counted as part of your enrollment status. Click on Terms of Agreement for more information on re-taking coursework
- You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for this award each semester
- Courses not listed on your educational plan may not be included as part of your enrollment status
- Dropping courses after receiving a refund may result in you owing an overpayment