FAFSA & CADAA student aid deadlines

The priority deadline for financial aid in California for the 2025-26 school year was March 2, 2026 which is the best date for students to maximize access to state aid like Cal Grants. However, community college students still have time to apply, you can submit your FAFSA or CADAA by September 2 to be considered for certain state aid opportunities. Applying as soon as possible is still strongly encouraged to secure the most support available.

• For upcoming webinars with CSAC visit: https://www.csac.ca.gov/upcoming-events or sign up, here.
• For FAFSA information, visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.  
• For more information on the California Dream Act visit: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing.

Minerva Scholarship

The Minerva Scholarship program was established by Women in California Leadership to support the advancement of women in the State of California. Launched in 2015, the foundation was established with the purpose of empowering women and enhancing the lives of women and girls. To this end, the foundation is committed to providing scholarships to select women of promise in order to help them achieve their educational objectives. The scholarships include up to 126 one-time $3,000 scholarships and one $10,000 scholarship.

• Deadline for Submission of Applications is May 31, 2026.
• $3,000 and $10,000 scholarship awards
• For eligibility requirements, for more information or to apply visit: https://wicl.us/scholarship-program/ 
   

California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) Scholarship
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) scholarship program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses. 

• Deadline for application submissions is June 1st, 2026.
• $5,000 scholarship awards
• For more information on the CLLCF scholarship visit: https://www.cllcf.org/scholarship-program. 

CA LGBTQ Foundation Scholarship

Open to all California residents. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited California college or trade school for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

• $5,000 and $10,000 scholarships
• Deadline: June 30, 2026

For eligibility requirements, for more information or to apply visit: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-scholar

Frederick M. Roberts Scholarship by the CA Legislative Black Caucus

Open to 2026 high school seniors, full-time undergrad or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5

• $3,500 scholarship awards, laptop and college advising
• Deadline: TBD

For eligibility requirements, for more information or to apply visit: https://bit.ly/Roberts-Scholar