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.
Cal Grant A Entitlement awards can be used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant covers up to the full systemwide fees of $2,772 and $6,636, respectively. If you are attending a private college, it pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.