State and Institution Grants
Cal Grant
This state grant is for California residents only and is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA/CADAA. The amount provided varies and the particular grant awarded. Students may qualify for both a Cal Grant B and B Access. To be considered, students must file their FAFSA/CADAA and submit a completed GPA Verification Form no later than March 2. Students must be enrolled in 12 or more units (full time) to receive the full Cal Grant amount(s). If a student is enrolled less than full time, the grant(s) amount will be prorated based on units of enrollment:
- 9 – 11 Units (3/4 time) = 75%
- 6 – 8 Units (half-time) = 50%
- Less than 6 units – not eligible
For more information on eligibility for the Cal Grant program and the GPA Verification Form process, please visit .
University Grant
The University Grant (formerly known as Cal Ï㽶´«Ã½ Grant) is available to full-time undergraduate students. Eligibility is based on Financial Need as determined annually by completing the FAFSA. The University Grant is a need-based grant and subject to adjustments based on the cost of attendance, Expected Family Contribution/Student Aid Index (EFC/SAI) and/or other federal, state or institutional assistance.
Occasionally University Grants may be replaced by endowed scholarship funds made possible through the donations from generous benefactors to Cal Lutheran. These types of changes will not affect the total financial aid package.
International Grants
International Grants are awarded to International Students based on demonstrated Financial Need. If a student is awarded an International Grant, the amount remains the same for all years of attendance at Cal Lutheran. The grant amount does not increase or decrease. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Access Grants
Access Grants are awarded annually to eligible students. To be considered students must complete a every year. There are a limited number of grants available. The amount of the grant may change in subsequent years. The final amount will be determined annually by the Office of Financial Aid.
For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. To begin your application, please visit .