Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college. For starters, it's money you don't have to pay back. If you're a graduating high school senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms by March 2, you may receive a Cal Grant! Eligible students can use if for UC, CSU, Community Colleges and some career and technical schools in California.

With a Cal Grant you can get up to $9,700 a year to pay for college and depending on which Cal Grant you get, the money can be used for tuition, room and board, even books and pencils.

To Apply for a Cal Grant students need only submit a FAFSA and complete a GPA verification form, both of which are available on line.

FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
GPA Verification: http://www.csac.ca.gov

To be considered for these grants, the application must be submitted by March 2nd.

For more information about Cal Grants please visit www.calgrants.org or one of these free Cal Grants Workshops that are going to be held in the district:

February 13, 2010

9:00 to11:00 a.m.
Claremont High School Youth Activity Center
1717 N. Indian Hill
Claremont, CA 91711

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mt. Sierra College
101 E. Huntington Drive
Monrovia, CA 91016

February 20, 2010

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Avenue
Walnut, CA 91789

February 27, 2010

9:00 a.m. to Noon
La Habra Boys and Girls Clubs
1211 Fahringer Way
La Habra, CA 90631