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The California Chafee Grant provides current or former foster youth with funds to use for career and technical training or college courses.
Students may qualify for up to $5,000 in addition to any other state or federal aid they receive. Because this is a grant, it does not have to be repaid. This grant can used toward costs including child care, transportation and rent. Funding is limited.
How do I qualify for Chafee Grant?
To qualify:
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You are or were in foster care between ages 16-18
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You have not reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1st of the award year
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You are enrolled in at least 6 units in an eligible program (undergraduate degree or certificate)
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You demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
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You maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
How do I apply for a Chafee Grant?
File two forms:
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (AB 540 undocumented students). File online or get a paper form from your school.
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Complete the California Chafee Grant Program Application online.
For more information on the process please visit http://chafee.csac.ca.gov/
SB150
SB 150 went into effect on January 1, 2020 and allows students to receive Chafee grants for up to two years before becoming ineligible due to not making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
After two consecutive semesters of not meeting SAP, students must meet with an appropriate staff member to develop a plan for improving academic progress or update an existing plan in order to receive Chafee funds.
Click Here: Academic Success Plan Form
A student who continues to not make SAP for an additional term must meet with an appropriate staff member to update their plan in order to continue to receive Chafee funds.
Returning students who have been disenrolled for at least one term regain eligibility for the Chafee grant.
Students who fail to make SAP for four consecutive semesters lose eligibility but may appeal. To appeal students must complete the Chafee Reinstatement Petition.
Click Here: Chafee Reinstatement Petition Form
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3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
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