Student financial aid: Cal Grant B access costs award.
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Overview
This bill increases the amount of financial aid available for access costs under the Cal Grant B program. Starting with the 2027-28 award year, the minimum access cost award will be $1,600, adjusted annually to reflect the percentage increase in the California Consumer Price Index. This amount is tied to the maximum per-student amount provided in the previous year’s budget.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum Cal Grant B access cost award to $1,600 starting in the 2027-28 award year.
- Requires the access cost award to be adjusted annually based on the California Consumer Price Index.
- The annual adjustment amount will match the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.
- The award amount is tied to the maximum per-student amount provided in the previous year’s budget.
- The award can be adjusted in the annual Budget Act.
- The award is for tuition, student fees, and access costs.
- Priority is given to students with the lowest expected family contribution and highest academic merit.
- Access grants are awarded in a student’s first academic year.
Who is affected
- Students receiving Cal Grant B financial aid
- Postsecondary educational institutions
- The Student Aid Commission
- California residents
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