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Up to $7,395 per academic year plus an additional $3,447 if enrolled during the summer.

Apply as soon as possible between December of the year before starting college and the last day of classes of the academic year. Students can apply even after starting college classes

Eligibility

• Students with financial need
• U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
• Generally, must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED).
• Must be an undergraduate student.

Up to full tuition at a UC or CSU or $9,220 at a private institution. Foster youth in care after age 13 or students with dependents can get an additional $6,000 per year for nontuition costs like rent and books. Low-income students can receive up to $1,648 for these costs.

• Apply between December-April 2 if attending a four-year university or by September 2 if attending community college.
• Most students attending a four-year university must apply within one year of high school graduation, but foster youth can apply up to age 26.

Eligibility

• Students with financial need
• California residents or CA Dream Act eligible Students
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
• Must have at least a 2.0 high school GPA unless enrolled in a qualified career or technical education program
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units) in college.

Up to $5,000 per year for up to five years, which do not have to be consecutive years.

• Apply between December-April 2
• Students can apply after April 2, but may be less likely to receive this money.

Eligibility

• Current or former foster youth who were in foster care at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units) in college.
• Have not reached their 26th birthday as of July 1 of the award year.
• Must have financial need. 
• Includes CA Dream Act eligible students

Waives the enrollment fees for classes at California Community Colleges

• Apply at any time.

Eligibility

• Students with financial need
• California residents or CA Dream Act eligible students
• Foster youth can maintain this waiver regardless of academic performance once in a Community College.
• Verified homeless students are automatically eligible

For non-foster youth attending a California Community College, $1,298 per semester if enrolled in 12-14 units and $4,000 per semester if enrolled in 15 units.

For eligible foster youth, $5,250 per semester if enrolled in 12 or more units.

• Apply between December – September 2

Eligibility

Students must be enrolled in 12 or more units, receive the Cal Grant B or C, and be California residents or CA Dream Act eligible.

To receive additional foster youth funding, must be in foster care at least one day after age 13.

Ranges from $100 to $4,000 per year depending on financial need and funding availability

• Apply between December - April 2
• Students can apply after April 2, but may be less likely to receive this money.

Eligibility

• Students with exceptional financial need
• U.S. Citizens or eligible non-citizens
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
• Must be an undergraduate student

Award amounts will vary by student and by school. Students with a remaining unmet need that is over $7,898 will be offered the award. Students may receive an MCS in addition to a Cal Grant.

• Apply between December - April 2.

Eligibility

• Income and asset limits apply that range between $108,000 and $226,000.
• Low-income students as well as “middle class” students can qualify.
• Must be an undergraduate student or student pursuing a teaching credential.
• Must be a California resident and a U.S citizen, permanent resident, or be CA Dream Act eligible.