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Find similar grantsMiddle Class Scholarship (MCS) is sponsored by California Student Aid Commission. Provides scholarships to undergraduate students, including those pursuing a teaching credential, to attend a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and select California Community Colleges (CCC) that offer a baccalaureate program.
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Justice (JRJ) Program * Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program * Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) * Child Development Grant Program ## Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) The **Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)** provides low-to middle-income undergraduate students, including students pursuing a teaching credential, with a scholarship to attend a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or California Community College Bachelor’s degree program.
##### **Program Details** * **Award Amount:**Varies based on the student's cost of attendance and all available resources already awarded to the student. Final award amounts are based on number of students eligible for the program statewide and funding allocated by the State Budget (Exception for Foster Youth). * **Duration:** Available for up to 8 semesters or 12 quarters, depending on student's education level at the time of awarding.
* **Separate Application Required? No**– students will be considered with timely submission of their FAFSA or CADAA.
* **Deadline:**The FAFSA or CADAA must be submitted by the MCS deadline which is typically March 2, but could change for some academic years: * Students attending college between **July 2026 and June 2027:** * CADAA Applicants: **March 2, 2026** * FAFSA Applicants: **March 3, 2026** * Students attending college between **July 2025 and June 2026: April 2, 2025** ##### **Eligibility & Requirements** To qualify for the**Middle Class Scholarship**, students must: * Be a California resident attending a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or a CA Community College (CCC) Bachelor’s degree program * Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or meet requirements for non-tuition exemption (such as AB 540) * Academic-year specific: Meet income and asset ceilings * Students attending college between **July 2026 and June 2027: up to $250,000** * Students attending college between **July 2025 and June 2026: up to $234,000** * Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards * Not be in default on a student loan or incarcerated > Attention Foster Youth: If you are a current or former foster youth, this award can cover the rest of your school costs (Cost of Attendance) after your own expected contribution and any other free money (like grants or scholarships) are counted.
Visit the MCS for Foster Youth page for more information. ✔ **Step 1****:****Submit your FAFSA or CADAA**for the academic year by the priority deadline for state aid * Student’s school will send enrollment data to CSAC for award consideration. ✔ **Step 2****:****Create a**WebGrants 4 Students**account**to monitor the status of your state aid * Students selected to receive an MCS award will be notified by CSAC by mid to late August.
📄 Income and Asset Ceilings 📄 Non-resident tuition exemption requirements (AB 540) ##### **Contact Information** California Student Aid Commission studentsupport@csac. ca.
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Justice (JRJ) Program * Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program * Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) * Child Development Grant Program * Award Types (A, B, & C) * Award Cycles (Entitlement & Competitive) * For Students with Dependents * Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) * Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) * For Institutions & Organizations * Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant (LEPD) * Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) * New Workforce Pell Grant * CA Military Department GI Bill Award * Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Program (PIALR) * Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant * Financial Aid Programs No Longer Accepting New Applications * John R.
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