Scholarships for College Students
State scholarships and grants are available to eligible students.
- Finding and Applying for Scholarships | Federal Student Aid
- Work-Study Jobs | Federal Student Aid
- Aid for Military Families | Federal Student Aid
- Golden State Education and Training Grant
- California Chafee Education and Training Voucher Program
- Middle Class Scholarship - California Student Aid Commission
- California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program - California Student Aid Commission
- Apply for a Grant | U.S. Department of Education
- Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) | USCIS
- CA Dream Act Application for Undocumented/Dreamer Students | California Student Aid Commission
Deadlines
Federal Financial Aid Programs
Visit the FAFSA website for the most up to date information on deadlines.
Cal Grant
Cal Grant eligibility is based on your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application responses, your verified Cal Grant GPA and the type of California college you list on your application and whether you're a recent high school graduate.
Visit the Cal Grant website for the most up to date information on deadlines.
California Dream Act
Noncitizens without a Social Security card or had one issued through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program should complete a California Dream Act Application.
Please note: Your personal information provided on a CA Dream Act Application is only used to determine eligibility for state financial aid. By state law, your information is never shared with federal government entities or used for immigration enforcement.
Cash for College Webinars
Need help with your financial aid forms? Register for free Cash for College for webinars throughout the year and get help on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)!
Webinars are hosted by financial aid experts from the California Student Aid Commission and typically last an hour and a half with a live Q&A session to answer questions.
Some webinars are offered in Spanish, Mandarin and other languages.
Cash for College Workshops
In-person workshops are available across California to help students with their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Admission Deadlines
Deadlines may differ depending on the college or university system. Be sure to confirm with the institution you are interested in attending.
Get the most up to date information by visiting their websites.