Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program: cost of attendance.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 928, Statutes of 2026.
Summary
The bill adds new requirements to the Cal Grant program, forcing all qualifying public, private and nonprofit colleges to create a cost‑of‑attendance (COA) policy by the 2027‑28 academic year and to adjust it using federal guidelines. It also sets uniform standards for satisfactory academic progress, expands appeal rights, and ties institution eligibility to default and graduation rates. These changes aim to improve transparency for students and ensure aid amounts reflect true living costs.
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