California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth

California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)

Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.
Youth who are/were in Kin-GAP, a non-related legal guardianship, or were adopted, are eligible only if the youth was a dependent or ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.
Not have reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2506, starting with the 2017-18 award year, you can only receive your Chafee Grant if you attend a school that is either of the following:

A qualifying institution that is eligible for participation in the Cal Grant Program.
An institution that is not located in California with a three-year cohort default rate that is less than 15.5 percent and a graduation rate greater than 30 percent.

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Deadline Rolling Deadline
Renewable
Yes
FrequencyYearly
Number of Awards Granted1

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Min/Max Age16 - 26
Enrollment Levels
Financial
Financial Need Required
Yes