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The Educating for Change Scholarship, administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, provides per semester (,000 per academic year) to California community college students who have a parent currently incarcerated in a CDCR-administered facility.
Eligible applicants include current California community college students and high school seniors planning to enroll, including dual enrollment students, who are enrolled in at least 12 units. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, instructional materials, computer equipment, and internet access, as well as personal needs such as food, housing, childcare, and transportation, though personal expense portions are taxable.
Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding remains available.
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Our Work System Support Providing Financial Assistance and Scholarships Educating for Change Scholarship Educating for Change Scholarship Educating for Change Scholarship Supporting incarceration-impacted students The Educating for Change Scholarship provides financial support to California community college students with a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
A limited amount of funding is available for the Spring 2026 semester. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain available. The award amount is $500 per student per semester.
Scholarships may be used to cover a range of education-related expenses, including tuition and fees, books, instructional materials, computer equipment, internet access, educational tools, and uniforms. Additionally, scholarships may also help with personal needs, such as food, healthcare, household items, clothing, childcare, housing, and transportation.
However, any portion of the scholarship used for these personal expenses is considered taxable income under Internal Revenue Service regulations. Scholarship recipients should be aware of this distinction to make an informed decision about how to allocate their scholarship funds. Early application submissions are strongly encouraged.
Student application period: February 23, 2026 – March 25, 2026 Student Eligibility Requirements To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria: A high school senior planning to attend a California community college. Colleges are encouraged to promote this opportunity to dual enrollment students . OR A student currently enrolled in a California community college.
At the time of application, have a parent in a prison administered by CDCR. Students with a parent in a federal facility for an out-of-state facility are not eligible. The term “parent” includes a biological or adoptive parent, step-parent, foster parent, or legal guardian.
Prior to disbursement of scholarship funds, the college must verify the student’s enrollment in a California community college for at least 12 units or confirm an alternate full-time equivalent status. Student Eligibility Requirements Supporting Justice-Impacted Students Senior Director of Strategic Support for Colleges and Scholars Students: Submit your application to your community college Financial Aid or Scholarship Office.
Funds are limited, so make sure to apply as early as possible! Scholarship / Financial Aid Offices: Submit invoices on behalf of eligible students to FoundationCCC via Submittable . College is For You – Flyer College is For Your Kids – Flyer Impact Summary for 2024-25 Academic Year Program Impact supported through the Educating for Change Scholarship.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California community college students with a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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