I'm a foster student getting ready to apply to college, and I'm looking for scholarships specifically available in California. Any suggestions on where to start or specific scholarships I should look into?
One scholarship that comes to mind immediately is the California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth. It's specifically for students who were in foster care and it provides up to $5,000 per year for college or career and technical training.
Another resource you may find useful is the California College Pathways (CCP), which provides foster students with various forms of aid, from scholarships to housing support.
The Foster Care to Success (FC2S) program also offers scholarships to foster youth. This isn't California-specific but could still be a helpful resource.
Finally, many universities and colleges in California offer their own scholarships or discounted tuition for foster students, so be sure to check each individual school's financial aid options.
Don't forget to fill out the FAFSA to ensure you're considered for government aid and scholarships too. The student aid index (SAI) derived from the FAFSA data, will be used to determine a student's financial need and eligibility for certain types of aid.
The opportunities are out there, and I firmly believe you can find one that fits your goals and needs. Good luck with your applications!
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