FEDERAL PELL GRANT

CAL GRANT

CHAFEE GRANT

MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP (MCS)

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT (FORMERLY BOG)

HOW MUCH?*

Up to $6,895 per academic year plus an additional $3,247 if enrolled during the summer, depending on financial need and other factors

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

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

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 a MCS in addition to a Cal Grant

Waives the enrollment fees for classes at California community colleges

WHERE CAN I USE IT?

Public or private two- and four-year colleges and uni- versities in CA or out of state including career and technical education programs at community colleges

Any University of California (UC), Cal State University (CSU), California Community College or qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California

Public or private colleges, universities or qualified career and technical schools in California or out

of state

Any University of California (UC) or Cal State University (CSU) campus

California community colleges

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Students with financial need

eligible non- citizens

• U.S. Citizens or eligible noncitizens
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be an undergraduate student

Students with financial need

or CA Dream Act eligible students**

2.0 GPA

• California residents or CA Dream Act eligible students**
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have at least a 2.0 GPA unless enrolled in a qualified CTE program
• Must be enrolled at least half-time in college

Current or former foster youth who were a dependent or ward of the court, living in foster care, at least one day between the ages 16 and 18***

• Must be enrolled at least half-time 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

Any student or family with income and assets under $201,000. Low income students as well as “middle class” students can qualify

Students with financial need

• California residents or CA Dream Act eligible students**
• Foster youth can maintain this waiver regardless of academic performance once in college

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

CAL GRANT

CHAFEE GRANT

Middle Class Scholarship (mcs)

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT (FORMERLY BOG)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov

FAFSA (studentaid.gov) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) (dream.csac.ca.gov) and Cal Grant high school GPA verification (usually provided directly by the student’s high school)

FAFSA (studentaid.gov) or CADAA (dream.csac.ca.gov) and the Chafee application (for first-time applicants only) (chafee.csac.ca.gov)

FAFSA (studentaid.gov) or CADAA (dream.csac.ca.gov)

FAFSA (studentaid.gov) or CADAA dream.csac.ca.gov or most California Community Colleges offer separate online applications through cccapply.org

WHEN DO I APPLY?

Apply as soon as possible between October 1 of the year before starting college and the last day of classes of the academic year. Students can apply even after starting college classes

Apply between October 1–March 2

• if attending a 4-year university or by Sept. 2 if attending community college
• Most students attending a 4-year university must apply within one year of high school graduation, but foster youth can apply up to age 26

Apply between October 1–March 2

• Students can apply after March 2, but may be less likely to receive this money

Apply between October 1–March 2

Apply at any time