In a continued attempt to solve California's deficit, Gov. Jerry Brown's budget proposal for 2012-2013 calls for steeper GPA requirements for students to obtain grant money from the state. Cal Grants are awarded to California students and provide them with money that, unlike student loans, does not have to be paid back. The state provides three types of Cal Grants, two of which apply to Chico State students.Cal Grant "A" is to help pay tuitions of students at public and private schools. California State University students can receive up to $5,472. Cal Grant "B" is awarded to first-year students to aid with
living expenses.
