California Department of Veterans Affairs

College Fee Waiver Program Plan A

Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable. Who Is Eligible? Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, College Graduate Students, College Doctoral Students and Foreign Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Military Service: Person serving: Parent, Spouse.
Other Descriptors: Deceased, 100% Disabled.
Other Comments: The spouse, child, or unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who is totally service-connected disabled (100 percent), or died of service-related death, may qualify. The veteran must have served during a qualifying war period. This program does not have an income limit. The spouse or child cannot be over 27 years of age to receive the waiver benefit. The age limit is extended to 30 if the student was in the military. There are no age limits for a surviving spouse. A dependent cannot receive this benefit if they are currently in receipt of USDVA Chapter 35 benefits. The waiver is only applicable at California state universities, University of California campuses, and California community colleges. Benefits are awarded on an academic year basis and students are required to reapply for continued benefits. You may contact your college veterans affairs office or your local county veterans service office. The numbers are listed in the government pages in your phone book. Contact: Contact your local County Veterans Service Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book or at www.cacvso.org) to obtain an application, information and to apply for benefits under this program.
Website: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/VetService/Waivers.aspx

College Fee Waiver Program Plan B

Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: US and Foreign students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Military Service: Person serving: Parent.
Other Descriptors: Veteran, Deceased, Disabled.
Other Comments: The child of a veteran who has a service-connected disability or died of service-related causes may qualify. Students are required to meet the annual income limit, which includes the student’s reportable income and the value of support provided by parents that cannot exceed $7,000 annually. The waiver is only applicable at California state universities, University of California campuses, and California community colleges. Benefits are awarded on an academic year basis and students are required to reapply for continued benefits. You may contact your college veterans affairs office or your local county veterans service office. The numbers are listed in the government pages in your phone book.
Application Requirements: Application Form
Contact: Contact your local County Veterans Service Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book or atwww.cacvso.org) to obtain an application, information and to apply for benefits under this program. Additional information and pdf application forms can be found at: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/Resources/Education.aspx
Website: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/

College Fee Waiver Program Plan C

Amount: State mandated and per unit fees;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable. Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Military Service: Person serving: Parent, Spouse.
Military Branch: National Guard.
Other Descriptors: Deceased, Disabled.
Other Comments: Any dependent or surviving spouse who has not remarried, of any member of the California National Guard who, in the line of duty and while in the active service of the state, was killed, died of a disability resulting from an event that occurred while in the active service of the state, or is permanently disabled as a result of an event that occurred while in the active service of the state, is eligible. “Active service of the state” means a member of the California National Guard activated pursuant to Section 146 of the Military and Veterans Code. The waiver is only applicable at California state universities, University of California campuses, and California community colleges. Benefits are awarded on an academic year basis and students are required to reapply for continued benefits. You may contact your college veterans affairs office or your local county veterans service office. The numbers are listed in the government pages in your phone book.
Application Requirements: Application Form
Contact: Contact your local County Veterans Service Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book or at www.cacvso.org ) to obtain an application, information and to apply for benefits under this program.
Website: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/VetService/Waivers.aspx

California Governor’s Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons

HAL Connolly Scholarship Athlete Award

Amount: $1,000;
Awards per Year: 6;
Deadline: January 28. Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
GPA: 2.8 Disabilities: A disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Residency: California
Student Activities: Sports
Other Comments: High school seniors with disabilities who have competed in varsity level or equivalent athletics are eligible to apply. Applicants must be 19 years old or younger.
Application Requirements: Application Form, Essay, References/Recommendations, Transcript
Contact: Visit the website link listed below to download an application or either visit your HS counselor’s office or contact: 800 Capitol Mall, MIC 41 Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone Numbers: (916) 654-8055 voice (916) 654-9820 TTY (916) 654-9821 FAX (800) 695 – 0350
Website: http://www.disabilityemployment.org/yp_hal_con.htm

California Student Aid Commission

Apple Program

Amount: Up to $8,000;
Awards per Year: 400;
The Award Is: Renewable;
Deadline: June 30.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: College Seniors, College Graduate Students and Foreign Students
Majors/Fields of Study: Education
Residency: California
Other Comments: This program is only awarded to graduate students who are interested pursuing a teaching certificate. The program helps to pay some of the educational loans. Applicants must be US citizens or eligible non-citizens who are legal residents of California.
Application Requirements: Nomination Contact: Program Director PO Box 419207 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Phone: (916) 526-7900; Fax: (916) 526-7977
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/

Cal Grant A Program

Amount: Between $100 and $8,184;
Awards per Year: 42,000;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: March 2.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, Undergraduate Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Other Comments: The grant is geared towards undergraduates who are low- or middle- income, and selection is based on financial need and academic record. Those attending a Cal State school will be awarded up to $1,584, University of California students will receive up to $3,799, and private school students will receive up to $8,184.
Contact: Program Director PO Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Phone: (916) 526-7590; Fax: (916) 526-8002
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=105

Cal Grant B Program

Amount: Between $1,500 and $8,184;
Awards per Year: 19,500;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: March 2. Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: Undergraduate Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Other Comments: Applicants must be residents of California and attending an eligible two-year or four-year school in California. The grant is geared towards undergraduates who are low-income, and selection is based on financial need and academic record. Those attending a Cal State school will be awarded up to $1,584, UC students will receive up to $3,799, and private school students will receive up to $8,184.
Application Requirements: Application Form, Transcript Contact: Program Director PO Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Phone: (916) 526-7590; Fax: (916) 526-8002
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=106

Cal Grant C Program

Amount: $2,890;
Awards per Year: 3,000;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: March 2. Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, Vocational Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors, Vocational/Technical Studies
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Other Comments: Grants are open to vocational and technical students attending a recognized vocational college in the state.
Application Requirements: Application Form, Financial Need Analysis
Contact: Program Director PO Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Phone: (916) 526-7590; Fax: (916) 526-8002
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=107

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program

Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: Education
Residency: California
Parent Employment: Law Enforcement
Other Comments: These awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses. Applicants must be California residents who are children of parents who died or were totally disabled while serving as California law enforcement officers. Applications are accepted year round.
Contact: Visit the website link below to download an application. For further information, please contact the Specialized Program Unit at the address below: California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 (888) 224-7268 Option #3 FAX (916) 526-7977
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=109

Robert C. Byrd Honors Program

Amount: Up to $1,500;
Awards per Year: 780;
The Award Is: Renewable;
Deadline: April 15 Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: California
Student Attends School In: California
Other Comments: This award is available to high school graduates who are entering freshmen at an accredited institution of higher learning, are US citizens or eligible non-citizens, and are residents of California. Eligible students are nominated by their high school counselors. Write for more information or contact your counselor.
Application Requirements: Application Form
Contact: You may obtain an application from your HS Counselor’s office or visit the website below to download an application.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=125

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