Foster Youth

Overview

Students who were formerly in the foster care system, or who still are in the foster care system, have extra support on all college campuses across California. Each California Community College has at least one Foster Youth Liaison. The Foster Youth Liaison is responsible for connecting foster youth students to many valuable resources.

Did you know that qualifying foster youth students may be eligible for the following benefits?

• Priority registration for classes at any California Community College (eligibility requirements apply)
• Chafee grant: up to $5,000 per year of FREE money for college (eligibility requirements apply)
• Extra money for groceries through CalFresh benefits (eligibility requirements apply)
• Help with paying for books or other school supplies (eligibility requirements apply)
• The California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver) – you don’t have to pay tuition and some other fees if you qualify based on your income and other criteria.

Please get in touch with your Foster Youth Liaison today on your campus.

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The information in these modules is not intended to replace the services and advice from a medical or mental health professional.