Section 896 Of Chapter 4. Educational Assistance From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 4. >> Chapter 4.

. The department shall consider applications in the order in which they are received. If the funds available are insufficient to meet the obligations which would arise from the guardianship of all worthy applicants, the department shall assume wardship over the applicants who are most urgently in need of further education, taking into consideration both scholastic achievement and financial need.