WHAT: Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, would like to remind high school students, recent graduates and parents about the 2009 Cal Grant Application Period.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 2, 2009

DETAILS: Assemblyman Smyth knows how hard it is for working families and single parents to send their young adults to college. He is working to ensure that everyone has access to a college education.

Students and parents who wish to apply for a Cal Grant can do so by applying on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by calling (800) 433-3243.

Students will need to:
1. Complete the FAFSA Application
2. Provide his or her most current Grade Point Average (GPA) provided by the school. For a GPA Verification form, go to http://www.csac.ca.gov.
3. OPTIONAL: Set up an account to track the progress of the pending application online at www.calgrants.org.

Assemblyman Smyth also welcomes parents to call his district office at (661) 286-1565 for more information or to find out about various workshops in the area.