California AB791 amends the Cal Grant Program to address cost of attendance (COA) budget inaccuracies and improve financial aid processes.

California AB791 amends the Cal Grant Program to address inaccuracies in cost of attendance (COA) budgets and improve financial aid processes. The bill requires institutions to implement a COA adjustment process allowing for adjustments to any student expense category. It mandates institutions to notify students of COA adjustment request deadlines and provide information about the appeals process. The bill also requires institutions to review student appeals and notify students of the decision within 45 days. Additionally, it allows for a second review process if the student requests it.

California AB791 amends the Cal Grant Program to address cost of attendance (COA) budget inaccuracies and improve financial aid processes.

California AB791 amends the Cal Grant Program to address inaccuracies in cost of attendance (COA) budgets and improve financial aid processes. The bill requires institutions to implement a COA adjustment process allowing for adjustments to any student expense category. It mandates institutions to notify students of COA adjustment request deadlines and provide information about the appeals process. The bill also requires institutions to review student appeals and notify students of the decision within 45 days. Additionally, it allows for a second review process if the student requests it.