Bill > AB88

This bill would extend Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship Program (MCSP) eligibility to students who were not California residents at the time of high school graduation, but are dependents (natural or adopted children, stepchildren, or spouses) of U.S. Armed Forces members stationed outside of California on active duty, provided that the service member maintains California as their state of legal residence. The bill makes several technical amendments to existing education code sections to implement this change, ensuring that such students can qualify for financial aid even if they do not meet the traditional California residency requirements. By doing so, the legislation aims to support military families and provide educational opportunities for their dependents, recognizing the unique circumstances of military service and potential disruptions to traditional residency status. The bill does not change other existing eligibility requirements for Cal Grants or the Middle Class Scholarship Program, such as maintaining satisfactory academic progress, being a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and meeting income and asset thresholds.

Budget and Finance, Education, Military Affairs and Security

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB88