The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 29, 2024 - In most cases, students must also meet a grade point average (GPA) requirement. The specific GPA requirement varies by award type. Most award types require a minimum high school GPA of 2. 0 or 3.0 or a minimum community college GPA of 2.0 or 2.4.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4865

^[PDF] Overview of Cal Grant Reform

GPA. Minimum GPA ranging from 2.0 to 3.0, depending on award type. GPA. No GPA requirement for CCC students. Minimum GPA of 2.0 for university students. Income. Program-specific income and asset ceilings that vary by award type.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2023/Cal-Grant-Reform-031423.pdf

The 2019-20 May Revision: K-12 Cal Grant Mandate

May 28, 2019 - Students who did not attend one of these districts were responsible for obtaining a paper form, having a school official certify their GPA, and mailing the form to CSAC before the application deadline.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4052

^[PDF] Eligibility and Admissions in California Public Higher Education

Master Plan Requirements 2L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E March 10, 2010  Current policy guarantees eligibility to top 12.5 percent of high school graduates.  Top 11.5 percent statewide, based on GPA and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT).  Plus, top 4 percent at each high school, based on GPA. – “Eligibility in a Local Context” (ELC). 
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Eligibility_and_Admissions_in_California_Public_Higher_Ed_31010.pdf

^[PDF] Proposed Cal Grant Reductions

Governor Proposes to Suspend New Cal Grant Competitive Awards Cal Grant Recipient Characteristics (2007-08) Averages Entitlement Programa Competitive Program Age 18 30 GPA 3.10 3.27 Income $28,771 $14,895 Family size 4.1 3.0 a High school component only.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Proposed_Cal_Grant_Reductions_20110.pdf

LAO Analysis of the 2002-03 Budget: Education, Student Aid Commission (7980)

Cal Grant A awards were for students with a relatively high grade point average (GPA) and moderate financial need who were enrolled in academic programs at least two years in duration. Cal Grant B awards were for students typically with a lower GPA but greater financial need who enrolled in academic programs at least one year in duration.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/education/ed_31_7980_anl02.htm

^[PDF] Overview of Cal Grants

. • Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 for A award and 2.0 for B award. Transfer Entitlement (A and B) • CCC student under age 28 transferring to a four-year school. • Minimum community college GPA of 2.4.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2019/Overview-of-Cal-Grants-050219.pdf

Creating a new online university administered by the University of California (UC). [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2023 - To be eligible for UC admission, entering freshmen must have completed certain high school courses, generally have obtained high grade point averages (GPA), and generally rank among the top of their graduating high school class.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-034

^[PDF] Affordability, Student Services, and Capital Outlay

Cal Grant Recipient Characteristics (2007-08) Averages Entitlement Programa Competitive Program Age 18 30 GPA 3.10 3.27 Income $28,771 $14,895 Family size 4.1 3.0 a High school component only. Source: California Student Aid Commission 7L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E May 12, 2010 Alternative Reductions  Alternatives Would Preserve Structure of Financial Aid
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Affordability_Student_Services_and_Capital_Outlay_51210.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Cal Grants

Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 for A award and 2.0 for B award. Transfer Entitlement. Must be CCC student under age 28 transferring to a four-year school. Minimum college GPA of 2.4. Competitive. Must not be eligible for entitlement award.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2015/Cal-Grants-Overview-041715.pdf