- The California Pell Grant is used for attending college. You can use this grant at any college in California as long as they participate in the Federal Student Aid Program if your school has a 6-digit federal school code. You will be able to know if you are eligible for the California Pell Grant by your EFC. If your EFC is lower than $6206, then you are eligible. We’ve listed all the Federal Student Aid school codes for California colleges at the bottom of the page.
- There are also many other sources of financial aid for California students.
- The Cal Grant Program provides need-based grants to California residents attending eligible colleges and universities in the state.
- The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) provides need-based scholarships to California residents attending eligible colleges and universities in the state.
- The California Dream Act provides financial assistance to undocumented students who meet certain criteria.
- The California Chafee Grant provides financial assistance to current and former foster youth.
- The University of California Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending The University of California.
- The California State University Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending California State University.
- Private scholarships from organizations, foundations, and corporations may also be available to California students.