Cal Grant B
Per Section 69432.95 of California Education Code, Columbia College must advise students of the following information upon registration:
1. A Cal Grant Award is limited to four academic years, expect as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 69433.6.
2. A student needs to take 15 units per semester or 30 semester units per academic year, in order to graduate within four years.
Please note: For the purposes of the Cal Grant Program, defines "full time" to mean 12 or more semester units and defines "part time" to be 6 to 11 semester units.
Cal Grant B provides a living allowance and tuition and fee assistance for low-income students. Beginning with the sophomore year, this award also helps pay tuition and fees at a qualifying institution offering baccalaureate degree programs. The Cal Grant B requires a minimum enrollment of 6 or more units per semester.
Refunds are calculated based on enrollment status per semester:
| Enrollment Status | Refund Amount |
| 12 or more units (full-time) | $824.00 |
| 9 - 11.5 units (3/4-time) | $618.00 |
| 6 - 8.5 units (1/2-time) | $412.00 |
| 0.5 - 5.5 units | $0.00 |
Students with dependent child under the age of 18
| Enrollment Status | Refund Amount |
| 12 or more units (full-time) | $3000.00 |
| 9 - 11.5 units (3/4-time) | $2250.00 |
| 6 - 8.5 units (1/2-time) | $1500.00 |
| 0.5 - 5.5 units | $0.00 |
Click on Refunds to view our refund dates.
Important Information:
- If your semester award is less-than $824, your refund will be reduced due to limited remaining eligibility. To view more information regarding limited remaining eligibility log into Webgrants for Students
- Repeated courses may not be counted as part of your enrollment status. Click on Terms of Agreement for more information on re-taking coursework
- You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for this award each semester
- Courses not listed on your educational plan may not be included as part of your enrollment status
- Dropping courses after receiving a refund may result in you owing an overpayment
