Chafee Grant
Current and former foster youth under age 26 are eligible to apply for the Chafee Grant.
About
The California Chafee Grant Program gives free money to current or former foster youth enrolled in a vocational school or college courses at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress. Eligible foster youth have until their 26th birthday to apply. Students should also submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or California Dream Act Application
Award Amount
Chafee Grants are available to any applicant who is or was in foster care between the ages of 16 to 18. Applicants may qualify for $5,000 a year for career and technical training. Current and former foster youth no more than 25 years old by July 1 of the award year are not subject to loss of the California College Promise Grant fee waiver. Current and former foster youth can also receive priority registration, counseling services, tutoring, textbook support and career and transfer assistance.