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Financial Wellness

Learn about managing your finances

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Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is the ability to successfully understand how to budget and plan for your money. It is the foundation to your relationship with money and navigating college costs. It is never too late to start building or continue improving on your financial literacy. The more you learn, the better you can manage your finances to pay for college and living expenses.

Free Online Course

California community colleges offer a free online course available to all students on CashCourse. It is designed to help students learn more about credit scores, create a budget, calculate college costs, apply for health insurance and overall money management. Get started on your financial wellness journey today.

More financial aid programs are available.

PELL GRANTS

Grant

Federal Pell Grants go to undergraduate students without college degrees who come from low-income families.

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CAL GRANT PROGRAM

Grant

Cal Grants get awarded to California resident undergraduates based on financial need, academic performance and other factors.

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PROMISE GRANTS

Grant

Low-income students and students receiving cash assistance may automatically apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG).

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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship

The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) offers over 3,000 student scholarships per year.

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WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

Part-Time Employment

Federal work-study students earn money to pay for college by working a part-time job on-campus or out in the community.

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FOSTER YOUTH

Grant

Foster youth students who were in care on or after their 16th birthday can apply for a Chafee Grant up until they turn 26.

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