Student financial aid: Cal Grants: Middle Class Scholarship Program: eligibility: dependents of members of the armed services stationed outside of California.
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Overview
This bill expands eligibility for Cal Grants and the Middle Class Scholarship Program (MCSP) to include undergraduate students who were not California residents at graduation but are dependent children of active-duty military personnel stationed outside of the state. It makes changes to existing Cal Grant provisions to accommodate this new eligibility group, ensuring they meet other standard requirements and maintain California as their legal residence.
Key provisions
- Extends Cal Grant and MCSP eligibility to dependent children of active-duty military stationed outside of California.
- Allows students meeting specific criteria to receive scholarships regardless of prior California residency.
- Makes conforming changes to existing Cal Grant sections to align with the new eligibility requirements.
- Requires verification of student eligibility to prevent improper award disbursement.
- Updates reporting requirements to track the impact of the program on student demographics.
- Adjusts scholarship amounts based on household income levels.
Who is affected
- Undergraduate students
- Military families with members stationed outside of California
- California residents
- The Student Aid Commission
- The University of California and California State University
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