I'm moving from a community college to a four-year university and wondering how Cal Grant works in this case. Will my grant transfer, and do I need to do anything specific to update my college of attendance?
Yes, your Cal Grant can be transferred when you move from a community college to a four-year institution. However, you'll need to update your school of attendance with the California Student Aid Commission. Here's how you do it:
1. You'll want to start off by logging in to your WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) account.
2. From there, select "school change".
3. You'll then enter your new school's code. If you're not sure of the code, there's usually an option to look it up.
4. Make sure you select the appropriate academic year.
It's very important that you're accurate with your information when entering it into the system. If there's any kind of discrepancy, it could delay the transfer of your grant. Remember to do this as soon as you commit to your new school, to ensure the funds get transferred in time for your tuition deadlines. Also, keep an eye out for any communications from Cal Grant just in case there are additional requirements for your particular circumstances.
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