Program Overview

Introduction to the California Chafee Grant Program

The California Chafee Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to former foster youths. This program aims to support individuals who were in foster care between the ages of 16 and 18 and are now pursuing higher education.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the California Chafee Grant Program, applicants must meet specific requirements:

• Be a former foster youth
• Be younger than 26 years old
• Have been living in foster care between the ages of 16 and 18

Application Process

To apply for the California Chafee Grant Program, the following steps must be taken:

• Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or
• Submit a California Dream Act Application
• Complete an online Chafee application

Program Details

The California Chafee Grant Program offers awards to eligible applicants. The program's primary goal is to assist former foster youths in achieving their educational goals by providing financial support.