California Form G-8 is the High School Graduation Certification form. Students in California who receive a Cal Grant Entitlement award must have this form on file with CSAC. Without a completed Form G-8, Cal Grant payments cannot be released to the student's college account.
The form covers three types of high school credentials. The first is a standard high school diploma from an accredited school. The second is passing the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). The third is earning a General Education Development (GED) certificate. Any of these satisfies the Cal Grant graduation requirement.
A school official or authorized administrator must complete and sign the form. The certifying official confirms the graduation type, graduation date, and school name. Submitting false information on Form G-8 can result in serious legal consequences and loss of financial aid. The form can be submitted online through the WebGrants for Students portal or by mail to the California Student Aid Commission.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | California Form G 8 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | high school graduation certification form, 2009, equivalency, CHSPE |