Cal Grant B for Foster Youth

Cal Grant B for Foster Youth program expands aid for  students who are current and former foster youth to be eligible for increased Cal Grant eligibility.

• Foster youth students may renew their Cal Grant B awards for the equivalent of eight years of full-time attendance in an undergraduate program.

• Foster youth students have until their 26th birthday to apply for the Cal Grant High School Entitlement Award.

• Foster youth students attending a California Community College can apply for a High School Entitlement award through September 5th (rather than March 2nd).

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAL GRANT B FOSTER YOUTH AWARD

Questions about Cal Grant B for Foster Youth? Send an email to studentsupport@csac.ca.gov or give us a call at 1-888-224-7268, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Chafee Foster Youth Grant Program

Chafee Foster Youth Grant Program is a federal and state funded grant subject to yearly availability of funds.

• This program is administered by the Commission through an interagency agreement with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

•  Chafee provides current or former California foster youth up to $5,000 per year for education expenses at an eligible California or out of state college.

• Awards may be used for postsecondary education including career and technical training.

Chafee Grant for Foster Youth website

Chafee Grant Factsheet 

Questions about the Chafee Grant for Foster Youth? Send an email to chafee@csac.ca.gov. 

VISIT THE CHAFEE WEBSITE