Department of Education videos:
Watch this helpful video to learn what you should know before taking out a student loan!
Grant / Scholarship / Fellowship Opportunities for California Foster Youth
- Chafee Educational and Training Vouchers / California Overview
- Cal Grants
- John Burton Foundation Direct Support
- Foster Care to Success scholarships
- Casey Family Programs Continuing Education and Job Training Scholarship
- Free Cash for College Workshops
- Looking for More Ways to Pay for College or Career Training?
Financial Aid FAQ
I am not a high school graduate. Can I still get financial aid?
Students without high school diplomas who are 18 years old can qualify for financial aid if they have a GED or another high school proficiency certificate, such as the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). For more information go to http://www.icanaffordcollege.com/en-us/financialaidinfo/eligibility.aspx
How do I know how much financial aid I will get?
You can use https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/ to estimate how much aid you might receive from the U.S. Department of Education.
How do I know what my payments will be?
You can estimate your payments by using a student loan calculator like:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/your-money/student-loan-repayment-calculator.html?_r=0
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund).
USE FINANCIAL AID WISELY!
WORK-STUDY
This is a federal program through which you work to earn money to help you pay for school.
LOANS
Borrowed money for college or career school. This money must be repaid, usually with interest.
There are different kinds of financial aid: