California AB2251 amends the Cal Grant Program to adjust cost of attendance budgets and eligibility criteria for financial aid.

California AB2251 modifies the Cal Grant Program by implementing a cost of attendance adjustment process. This process allows for adjustments to any student expense category included in the institution's cost of attendance budget, such as housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses, and dependent care. The bill also requires institutions to consider cost of attendance adjustments for special circumstances, including domestic abuse, natural disaster, and change of major.

California AB2251 amends the Cal Grant Program to adjust cost of attendance budgets and eligibility criteria for financial aid.

California AB2251 modifies the Cal Grant Program by implementing a cost of attendance adjustment process. This process allows for adjustments to any student expense category included in the institution's cost of attendance budget, such as housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses, and dependent care. The bill also requires institutions to consider cost of attendance adjustments for special circumstances, including domestic abuse, natural disaster, and change of major.