Scholarships

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Deadline: March 2, 2026
If you’re a noncitizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application below.
CADAA (California Dream Act Application)
Deadline: March 2, 2026
CalGrant: Submitted through FAFSA/CADAA

Create a WebGrants 4 Students Account! This allows you to check your grant status, verify grad status, & accept/decline awards.

Qualifying Info for A & B Income Ceilings
Middle Class Scholarship: Submitted through FAFSA/CADAA application.
CalKIDS: Claim your CalKIDS account using this link. Make sure to know the following info for your student.

County where the student attended school
Their birthdate
Their 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) OR the unique registration code on the letter you may have received.

CA Chafee Grant: For Foster Youth
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Click here to see more specific grants available to students through financial aid.

Scholarships
Scholarship List
Scholarships.com
Fastweb.com
BigFuture Scholarships
Stockton Scholars
Scholarship America
National Society of High School Scholars
Sallie

Helpful Documents & Workshops
Financial Aid Checklist
FinAid: Resources on how to navigate FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans, & more.
Cash4College Workshops: Find a workshop Online or In-Person for more assistance.
Steps 2 College University Fair:
February 7, 2026
Colleges and university representatives from California and Mexico, and education organizations and advocates work together to host this fair with workshops to help students navigate the college experience and learn about their finance options for higher education.
Financial Aid Calculator: Help calculating costs for UC, CSU, Community College, Private (for-profit and non-profit)