The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to student and parents who need help paying for college costs. Students must fill out the FAFSA every year to qualify for federal financial aid, such as grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.  

The California Dream Act Application is available for students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements: Undocumented, have a valid or expired DACA, U Visa holders, have a Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB 540, SB 2000, SB 68 

Not sure which financial aid application you should fill out?  For more information, visit FAFSA vs CADAA .

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is a children's savings account program, administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, an agency of the state of California, CalKIDS will provide eligible participants with college savings accounts, including seed deposits and other potential incentives, to help pay for future qualified higher education expenses.  

You must submit the FAFSA or CADAA to apply for a Cal Grant.  

Yucaipa HS electronically submits Cal Grant GPAs for all seniors prior to October 1st.  

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Click the link above to visit the bold.org website.  

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The Middle Class Scholarship is for undergraduates and students pursuing a teaching credential with family income and assets up to $217,000.  Click the link above for more information.

See the list of Scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship.  

Search the scholarship resource guide.  MALDEF provides an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status or require a valid social security number.  

The local scholarship application is available only to Yucaipa HS seniors.  

The application opens one week prior to Spring Break and is due by 3:30pm the day we return from Spring Break.   

See Mrs. Brossia or Ms. Garza in the YHS College and Career Center with questions.