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    California Chafee Grant Program

    Biola University · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Rolling deadline

    Checked against the official page on Nov 8, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This state and federally funded initiative offers financial support to current or former foster youth pursuing higher education or vocational training. To qualify, applicants must have been in the foster care system as a dependent or ward of the court during their late teens and must meet specific age limitations. The program determines award amounts based on the individual financial need of each student. Recipients can renew this funding for multiple years up to a specific age limit, provided they continue to submit their annual federal student aid application.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of California
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Must be a current or former foster youth who was a dependent or ward of the court between ages 16 and 18, and under age 26 as of July 1 of the award year.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Rolling deadline

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: There is no deadline for this grant.

    How to apply

    1. Submit the FAFSA listing Biola University and fill out the separate Chafee Grant Application so the university can submit the required need analysis report.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Biola University
    Last verified
    Nov 8, 2026

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    Where you can use it

    This award is for students at Biola University.

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