Demand for Cal Grants Among Nontraditional Students Far Exceeds Supply

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2018-08-01

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California Budget & Policy Center

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Cal Grants are the foundation of California’s financial aid program for low- and middle-income students pursuing higher education in the state. Cal Grants provide aid for tuition and living expenses that does not have to be paid back. There are two main types of Cal Grants: Entitlement grants and Competitive grants.

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California, low-income students, grants program, student financial aid

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