Circuit Courts are where jury trials are held. Circuit Courts generally handle more serious criminal cases and major civil cases. These include juvenile and other family law cases such as divorce, custody and child support. The Circuit Courts hear most cases appealed from the District Court, orphansâ courts and some administrative agencies. Circuit Courts also hear domestic violence cases.
What about income levels and grade point averages? The size of the awards are linked to family income and assets. For Cal Grant A, commonly used at UC, recipientsâ average family gross adjusted income before taxes is $47,531, although eligibility ends at $95,400 a year for a student from a family of four. However, large assets (excluding the value of primary homes) may disqualify students at a lower income. For the Cal Grant B, most common at community colleges and CSU, the average family income is $20,249 and the ceiling cap for a family of four is $50,100.
Federal Pell Grant Program: These awards, administered by the U.S. Department of Education through participating institutions, provide a financial aid foundation to students with high need. For the 2015-16 academic year, awards range from $588 and $5,775.Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants: These awards, administered by the Financial Aid Office, may range from $100 to $4,000 and are made to students with exceptional financial need.hese grants range from $1,656 during the first year in college up to $10,740, depending upon your need and available state funding. Eligibility for Cal Grants is determined by the California Student Aid Commission. The deadline to apply is March 2.