Chafee Program is a grant program for qualified foster youth, administered by the California Student Aid Commission.
What the catalog says
On eligibility, the catalog states: “In order to qualify for this program, students must be a past or current foster youth.”
It adds: “Additionally, students must document their financial need, and be enrolled in a program that is the length of at least one academic year. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to qualify.”
On how funds are applied: “Payments received from the Cal Grant program will be credited directly to the student’s account to cover costs associated with tuition, fees, and supplies. Credit balances are paid to the student in accordance with all federal and state guidelines and can be used to cover attendance-related costs incurred while attending school.”