Cal Grant GPA Opt-Out Notification

Dear Senior Families, 

Cal Grant Awards are free money provided by the State of California to help pay for the cost of college. If you are a graduating high school senior and meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements, you may qualify to receive a Cal Grant. 

To be considered for a Cal Grant award, both of the following requirements must be completed: 

1) A 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CDAA) must be completed by parent/guardian by the June 30, 2026 deadline. Applications do not open until October 1, 2025.

2) Your high school must submit a certified Grade Point Average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission. 

California public high schools are required to submit a Cal Grant GPA for all graduating seniors, unless the student opts out of the submission process. NCTTHS will submit a Cal Grant GPA on behalf of all seniors enrolled, except for those students who submit an Opt-Out Form. 

Seniors who do not want their Cal Grant GPA submitted, must submit a completed Cal Grant Opt-Out Form to their Academic Advisor no later than Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Opt-Out Forms (English or Spanish) are attached and may be found on our website.

For more information on Cal Grants, please go to https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grant. If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail or at (760) 598-0782.