Financial Aid Office

As a recent California public school student, you may be eligible to receive a CalKIDS scholarship of $500 to $1,500 for higher education expenses.

Funded by the State of California, CalKIDS money can be used for things like tuition, books, computer equipment and some room and board expenses. Funds can be claimed now and be sent to campus.

Checking eligibility and claiming your CalKIDS scholarship is easy. All you need is your 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID), which can be found by contacting your high school.

 

For more information and to check your eligibility, visit CalKIDS.org.

All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025

Late applications will NOT be accepted

Paper applications will NOT be accepted

The Beacon Scholarship for Rural America helps low-income students living in rural areas with their college endeavors. College-bound graduating high school seniors, current college students or adult learners may apply. Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded every year. Two Fall scholarships are awarded every year in July (applications are due by June 30) and one Spring scholarship is awarded every year in November (applications are due by October 31). Applicants must reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria outlined in our online application at https://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarship

 

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025