Section 69425.
Cal. Education Code - EDC § 69425.
in effect(a)
The Cal Grant 4 Program is established for students enrolled in a for-credit instructional program at any institution, other than a community college, meeting the definition of “qualifying institution” in subdivision (k) of Section 69406.
(b)
To be eligible for an award under the Cal Grant 4 Program, a student shall comply with all of the following:
(1)
Qualify as a California resident or qualify for a waiver of nonresident tuition under Section 68130.5.
(2)
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act application on or before March 2 of the year immediately preceding the award
year.
(3)
Verify, from a high school or community college transcript, that the student has a grade point average of 2.0 or greater on a 4.0 point scale.
(4)
Enroll at a qualifying institution, as defined in subdivision (k) of Section 69406, as at least a half-time student, and maintain satisfactory academic progress within the meaning of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-329, as amended).
(5)
Meet all requirements for Cal Grant eligibility pursuant to Section 69411.
(6)
Have a household income below the percentage of the federal poverty level, as adjusted annually by the federal government, applicable to the student, as specified in the following table, based on the status and size of the student’s household:
Student Household Status and Size
Percentage of federal poverty level for Cal Grant 4 Program Qualification
A dependent student with married parents and an independent student without a dependent
275 percent
A dependent student with a single parent
325 percent
An independent, married student with a dependent
350 percent
An independent, single student with a dependent
400 percent
(c)
The amount of the annual Cal Grant 4 award shall be based on the institution at which the recipient
student is enrolled, in accordance with the following:
(1)
For a student enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a California Community College, the amount determined under subdivision (b) of Section 69435.3, as it read on December 31, 2022.
(2)
For a student enrolled at a campus of the University of California, the cost of tuition and mandatory systemwide fees.
(3)
For a student enrolled at a campus of the California State University, the cost of tuition and mandatory systemwide fees.
(4)
For a student enrolled at an independent institution of higher education, the amount determined pursuant to Section 69413.
(5)
For a student enrolled at a for-profit institution accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), eight thousand fifty-six dollars ($8,056).
(6)
For a student enrolled at a for-profit institution that is not accredited by WASC, four thousand dollars ($4,000).
(d)
Any recipient of the Cal Grant 4 award is also eligible for an award pursuant to Sections 69465 and 69470, if they meet criteria described in those sections.
References
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 69406.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 68130.5.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 69411.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 69435.3.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 69413.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 69465.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 69470.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026