Unemployed Students
California community colleges offer career education programs that target top industries.
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Financial aid is available year-round to cover the cost of community college fees, books, supplies and more. Unemployed students can apply by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Award Amount
Financial aid awards will be based on eligibility and need as determined by the FAFSA® or CADAA. Recipients may use the aid year-round to cover the cost of community college fees, books, supplies, and sometimes even help with the rent.
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.
CAL GRANT PROGRAM
Grant
Cal Grants get awarded to California resident undergraduates based on financial need, academic performance and other factors.
PROMISE GRANTS
Grant
Low-income students and students receiving cash assistance may automatically apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG).
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship
The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) offers over 3,000 student scholarships per year.
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.
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.