To be considered for a new 2023-2024 Cal Grant award, students must complete a 2023/2024 FAFSA or CADAA, GPA on file with California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), and be enrolled at a California community college by this date. EXTENDED DEADLINE!  The deadline is normally September 2nd every year but for 23/24 it is extended to September 5th since the 2nd falls on a weekend!
FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
California Dream Act (CADA): https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing