Students Displaced by Natural Disasters
Students Displaced by Natural Disasters are eligible for financial aid.
Students affected by disasters and closures can get help continuing their studies.
Over the last several years, many California students and colleges have been affected by natural and human-made disasters.
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If you have been affected by fires, floods, earthquakes or other disasters, complete the FAFSA or CADAA and then contact your college financial aid office to explain your unique circumstances.
Award Amount
To find out how financial aid can help your situation, talk with the financial aid professionals at your local community college. You can also get free money for groceries through the CalFresh program.
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.
CAL GRANT PROGRAM
Grant
Cal Grants get awarded to California resident undergraduates based on financial need, academic performance and other factors.
PROMISE GRANTS
Grant
Low-income students and students receiving cash assistance may automatically apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG).
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship
The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) offers over 3,000 student scholarships per year.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS
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.
FOSTER YOUTH
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.