Financial Wellness
Get the tools you need to manage your money.
Learn about managing your finances
Build skills that will help you make good decisions about your money to help pay for college costs. Read below for more information on money management and to get connected to a free online tool to help improve your financial literacy.
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is the ability to successfully understand how to budget and plan for your money. It is the foundation to your relationship with money and navigating college costs. It is never too late to start building or continue improving on your financial literacy. The more you learn, the better you can manage your finances to pay for college and living expenses.
Free Online Course
California community colleges offer a free online course available to all students on CashCourse. It is designed to help students learn more about credit scores, create a budget, calculate college costs, apply for health insurance and overall money management. Get started on your financial wellness journey today.
More financial aid programs are available.
Most U.S. citizens qualify for financial aid with a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undocumented students can get assistance through the California Dream Act (CADAA).
PELL GRANTS
Grant
Federal Pell Grants go to undergraduate students without college degrees who come from low-income families.
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Grant
Cal Grants get awarded to California resident undergraduates based on financial need, academic performance and other factors.
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Grant
Low-income students and students receiving cash assistance may automatically apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG).
Learn MoreSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship
The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) offers over 3,000 student scholarships per year.
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Part-Time Employment
Federal work-study students earn money to pay for college by working a part-time job on-campus or out in the community.
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Grant
Foster youth students who were in care on or after their 16th birthday can apply for a Chafee Grant up until they turn 26.
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