In the 2019–20 academic year, student parents attending an institution within the California Community Colleges system, California State University, or the University of California became eligible for an access award of up to $6,000. This award is in addition to the base Cal Grant award amount, which varies by Cal Grant type and each student’s financial need, income, and asset ceiling. As a requirement for award receipt, students must have at least one dependent child under 18 years of age for whom they provide more than half of their financial support for during the academic year.
