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 the Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship Program (MCSP) to include undergraduate students who are dependents of active-duty military personnel stationed outside of California. Specifically, it allows students meeting certain criteria, such as being a dependent child or spouse of a military member, to qualify for these scholarships even if they weren't residents of California at graduation. The bill also includes conforming changes to ensure consistency with other education codes.
Key provisions
- Extends Cal Grant and MCSP eligibility to dependents of active-duty military stationed outside of California.
- Allows students meeting specific criteria (dependent status, other eligibility requirements) to qualify for scholarships.
- Includes conforming changes to Section 70022 of the Education Code.
- Requires verification of student eligibility for Cal Grant awards.
- Adjusts income and asset limits for eligibility.
- Addresses requirements for students graduating after 2013-14.
- Incorporates changes from AB 148 and SB 148.
- Requires the commission to report on the impact and effectiveness of state-funded programs.
Who is affected
- Undergraduate students
- Dependents of active-duty military personnel stationed outside of California
- California residents
- California community college students
- University of California and California State University students
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