Amador County – Local state Assemblywoman Alyson Huber announced a Cal Grants program that gives high school students the opportunity to apply for grants, and also another shot at more funds by attending a workshop in February.

Huber in a release last week said that a free “Cash for College Workshop” has been set to assist students with financial aid for school, and she urged students to apply for Cal Grants by its March 2 deadline.

Huber, a past Cal Grant recipient, said in a release that she wants to remind students and parents of the March 2 deadline to apply for Cal Grants, which are a “need-based financial aid program.”

She said Cal Grants “has been a big part of making college affordable for many California families.” To assist students with applying for Cal Grants and other financial aid, Assemblywoman Huber also announced Cash for College workshops, including one being held in February in the Sacramento region.

“Paying for school is tough,” Huber said. “I know because I was the first in my family to graduate from college and financial aid helped make it possible for me to succeed.”

She said: “Today, every low- or moderate-income student who meets the academic standards is guaranteed a Cal Grant award and we must do everything we can to ensure that every eligible student takes advantage of this extraordinary opportunity.”

In the 10th Assembly District, a Cash for College Workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Florin High School. Huber said “high school seniors who attend a Cash for College workshop and apply for a Cal Grant by March 2 could receive an extra $1,000 scholarship.”

Eligible students receive grants for tuition and fees at the California State University or the University of California. Awards are also given to community college students and students entering private California colleges, including technical education programs.

Students must apply for a Cal Grant by submitting a Federal Student Aid Form and a Cal Grant Grade Point Average Verification Form. Changes in the law guarantee that every eligible student will get a Cal Grant award of up to $11,124 a year, depending on the cost of their college or university, their financial need and the type of grant. One of the most important things to note, Cal Grants do not have to be repaid.

For information, contact school counselors, the California Student Aid Commission at 1-888-224-7268. For a list of additional workshops locations and dates, see calgrants.org.

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