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The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant) awards up to $5,000 a year to eligible foster youth. In an effort to pay more eligible students and reduce the program waitlist, the California Department of Social Services has authorized $4,500 annual award amounts for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years. The Chafee Grant may be used at any eligible California college or university, or career or technical school.
Students attending schools in other states may also qualify. A student's receipt of a Chafee Grant award shall not exceed five years (whether or not consecutive). Payment on an eligible California Chafee Grant Award is not guaranteed.
Funding is limited. Payments are made on a first-come first-served basis. * Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18.
* Not have reached their 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year. * Be enrolled in an eligible vocational school or college courses at least half-time. * Be making satisfactory academic progress.
**Submit the Chafee application only once. Reapplying in future years will delay award processing. **.
The 2026-27 Chafee Grant Application opened on October 1, 2025. Students attending classes beginning fall 2026 should fill out this application. The 2025-26 Chafee Grant Application closes on July 31, 2026.
Students attending classes beginning fall 2025 should fill out this application. Additional information for students can be found on the **Overview for Students** webpage. If you meet the Chafee Grant eligibility requirements, please begin the application by clicking "Start" below.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Chafee team at chafee@csac. ca. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current or former foster youth who were a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per academic year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Chafee Foster Youth Grant for Foster Youth is funded by California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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