Cal Grant is Available to Qualifying ICOHS College Students Residing in California

ICOHS College encourages eligible California residents to apply for Cal Grants, which are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) based on financial need determined on your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.

The Cal Grant C Award

The Cal Grant C Award is a California-specific financial aid allocation to California active students that does not need to be paid back.

Are you interested in pursuing an occupational or technical program that could bring you closer to your dream job? The California Student Aid Commission provides State financial aid for those who meet certain income, asset, and other financial aid standards to attend college. The Cal Grant C program provides FREE MONEY to students pursuing an occupational or technical program.

The Cal Grant C program provides FREE MONEY to students pursuing an occupational or technical program. Students must apply for FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application to apply. No GPA requirement.

- csac.ca.gov

Cal Grant is a California-specific financial aid allocation to California active students that does not need to be paid back.

To qualify for a Cal Grant, you must file the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and verify your high school GPA by March 2. If you already have a current Cal Grant award, you don’t need to complete a GPA verification every year, but you must file the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application annually.

ICOHS College is committed to helping eligible students access financial aid, including Cal Grants, and encourages all students to apply.

Cal Grant C Details

For low to middle income students
No GPA requirement
For Occupational or Technical training programs of least 4 months in length
Offers an award amount to assist with tuition and fees, also includes an additional annual book and supplies amount

How to apply

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the CA Dream Act Application by the September 2nd deadline.
If the Commission determines you eligible for a Cal Grant C, complete the online Cal Grant C Supplement Form through your WebGrants for Students account by the requested deadline.
Use up to $2,462 for tuition and fees and $547 for books, tools, and equipment at any Cal Grant eligible private for profit or private nonprofit institution.
Use up to $1,094 at any California Community College.
ICOHS College School Code (CSAC): 04265500

Cal Grant Eligibility

To be eligible for any Cal Grant (including those available at ICOHS College), you must meet several basic requirements:

You are a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen, or California AB 540-eligible
You are a California resident or AB 540-eligible student at the time of high school graduation and at the time you receive a Cal Grant
You meet U.S. Selective Service requirements (if you’re male); enrolling in and attending a Cal Grant-eligible California school
You maintain at least half-time enrollment status
You have financial need at an eligible California school
You maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the school
You are in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate; not having earned a bachelor’s degree or higher degree (e.g., master’s) or the equivalent
You do not exceeding the parent or student income or asset ceiling
You do not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or have defaulted on a student loan
You are not incarcerated

Questions?

Visit the California Student Aid Commission's extensive Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about Cal Grant qualifications, applying, deadlines, and more: