Money For School
College and/or Vocational School
Have questions about Financial Aid?
Need help completing your FAFSA/CADAA?
Call Foster & Homeless Youth Education Services Program at 559-265-4003
Financial Aid Programs
| FAFSA | CADAA | CAL-Grants | Chafee Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Program | State Program | State Program | State Program |
| Apply after October 1 | Apply after October 1 | Must complete the FAFSA | Must complete the FAFSA |
| Was in foster care or probation after 13 or Unaccompanied Homeless (during Senior year) | Attend CA HS for 3 or more years, or by credits earned; Graduate from a CA HS or AA/AS* degree from a CCC* | Must meet GPA requirement of 2.0 or better | Was in foster care or probation during ages 16-18 (foster only) |
| Must have Diploma, GED, or CHSPE | Undocumented students, DACA recipients, U-Visa holders, TPS* | HS Counselor completes & submits GPA verification | Not have reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year |
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Website: studentaid.gov |
Website: dream.csac.ca.gov |
Website: csac.ca.gov |
Website: chafee.csac.ca.gov |
*AA = Associate of Arts degree
*AS – Associate of Science degree
*CCC – California Community College
*TPS – Temporary Protected Status
Scholarships
- NAEHCY Scholarship- Must be under the age of 21, actively pursuing post-secondary education, be eligible for McKinney-Vento assistance. Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible: naehcy.org/scholars/
- Fresno County Court Schools PTA Scholarship is an annually renewable scholarship supplemented by the Alice M. Worsley Foundation. The award is $1000.00 per academic year and is for current and formerly enrolled students in a Fresno County Court School who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college or vocational/technical training. If awarded, students need to reapply every school year. To apply please call Michelle Ogawa at 559-600-4990 ext. 4694. You may also contact John Hammond at 559-600-4950.