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Foster Youth

S-2093, Student Services Building

 Office Hours (Summer):
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Benefits and Services

Current and former foster youth students qualify for some or all of the following services.  

  • Priority registration
  • Dedicated Financial Aid Liaison
  • Dedicated academic counselor
  • Registration, FAFSA, and scholarship guidance
  • Access to vendor cards (grocery, gas, etc)
  • Meal vouchers
  • Free printing
  • Focused workshops to support academic, life skills, and career readiness
  • & much more!

 

California Chafee Grant

If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don't have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation, and rent while you are in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states. More information can be found at Chafee Grants.

CSU and UC Foster Youth Programs