Grant Application

Welcome to Your Application

We're excited you're taking this important step toward your college journey

Campus Ready Grants help you begin college fully prepared. We provide travel assistance for you and a parent or guardian (including airfare, hotel and transportation), move-in essentials based on your college's checklist, and meals as you settle in.

Before You Begin

Along with basic contact information, you're going to need specific items to complete your application. Please have the following ready to make the process smooth and fast.

  • Your individual annual income (from jobs, wages, or tips)
  • Total household income and number of people in your household
  • FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) completion status and your SAI (Student Aid Index), if completed
  • Name and address of the college you'll be attending
  • Expected start date and confirmation you'll be living on campus

Eligibility Prerequisites

Step 1 of 6

Please confirm all items before continuing. All three must be "Yes" to qualify.

You must be a first-time college student to qualify for this grant.
You must be enrolled full-time to qualify for this grant.
You must be living on campus to qualify for this grant.
Not Eligible: Based on your answers, you are not eligible for a Campus Ready Grant. All three requirements must be "Yes".

Student Information

Step 2 of 6

Enter only your personal income from jobs, wages, or tips. Do not include parents' income, allowances, or gifts.

Parent/Guardian Information

Step 3 of 6

Complete regardless of applicant's age.

Additional Questions

Step 4 of 6

Essays

Step 5 of 6

Please answer both questions thoughtfully. Essay 1 should be 200–300 words; Essay 2 should be 200–500 words.

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Certification & Signatures

Step 6 of 6

By signing, you certify the information is accurate.

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