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State Grants

Cal Grant A and B

Students who received Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B as undergraduate students have 15 months to enroll in a teacher education program to renew this funding. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed and a G-44 form sent to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to continue receipt of these funds.

Cal Grant B Access

Cal Grant B Access award may allow up to $1,551 for the academic year. The Access Grant is designated for costs including living expenses, transportation, supplies, and books.

Azusa Pacific University policy states we will transfer your eligible Access Grant award to your student account toward your outstanding balance.

You have the right to request, in writing, your Access Grant be refunded to you excluding it from paying the outstanding balance on your student account. If your award has transferred prior to your written request, APU will no longer apply the Access Grant to outstanding balance for future disbursements.

Please note: An outstanding balance on your student account will prevent future registrations from being processed.

Cal A and B Eligible Classes

EP - Special Education Level 1, Track 1 M.A. and Mild to Moderate Credential

EE - Special Education Level 1 Mild to Moderate Credential

FQ - Special Education Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential Level 1, Track 2

FT - Special Education Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential Level 1, Track 2

Ryan EF - Single-Subject Credential

Ryan EX - Multiple-Subject Credential

2042 and Ryan EN F3 - Multiple-Subject Internship and M.A. "Track B"

2042 F2 - Single-Subject "Track A"

2042 F1 - Multiple-Subject "Track A"

FX - Single-Subject Internship and M.A.

All Cal Grant T recipients must:

  • Be a resident of California
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Have complied with U.S. Selective Service requirements as applicable.
  • Demonstrate financial need for the academic year as defined by the Commission
  • Be enrolled in an initial teacher preparation program, at a CTC approved California institution, on at least a half-time basis at the time grant payment is made.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the school
  • Have earned a baccalaureate (B.A., B.S.) or higher degree (M.A.) or the equivalent by the time the grant payment is made.

An eligible Cal Grant recipient must not:

  • Owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or have delinquent or defaulted student loans
  • Have received or been eligible to receive any Cal Grant undergraduate benefits for the last 15 months.
  • Have received any extended teacher credential program benefits in any State Cal Grant program
  • Already have or applied for an initial teaching authorization such as a preliminary or clear credential
  • Exceed the income or asset ceilings determined for the year in which the aid is made

Student must submit:

  • A complete and error-free Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) immediately. If a student’s complete, error-free FAFSA is not on file with the federal processor by June 1, CSAC will be unable to consider the applicant for an award.
  • A complete and returned Graduate Stafford Loan worksheet to APU’s Office of Graduate Student Financial Services
  • Signed copies of your Federal 1040 form, W-2's and schedule(s) to APU’s Office of Graduate Student Financial Services; and Cal Grant T Enrollment Verification and GPA Verification Form. While the deadline for CSAC to receive your application is June 1, APU will certify both portions of Section B on your application and send it to CSAC on your behalf if we receive it from you no later than May 1.
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