Foster Youth

Resources for Foster Youth

MJC Foster Youth Contacts

Liz Camboia - Foster Youth Liaison (One-on-One Support, Referals, Registration & Financial Aid Application Assistance)
Barbara Bond - Enrollment Services (Priority Level 1)
Cristal Gallegos - Counselor (Academic, Personal, Crisis & Career)
Christina Polack Financial Services (Chafee Grant Status & Verification)

Priority Registration

1. Core Steps must be completed.

Orientation, Degree Plan (Meet with a Counselor), and Math & English Placement.

2. You will need to have been in foster care - between the ages of 13-18 at least one day, up until the age of 25.

Current or former foster youth - Submit Ward of the Court Letter
- Contact Information for Local and County Child Welfare Agencies
- Help obtaining your foster youth verification letter
- Send ward letter to Liz Camboia

Additional MJC Program Contacts

Chafee Grant Eligibility

The California Department of Social Services will determine your foster youth eligibility status.

Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18.
If you are/were in Kin-GAP, a non-related legal guardianship, or were adopted, you are eligible only if you were a dependent or ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18.
Not have reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year.
Not have participated in the program for more than 5 years (whether or not consecutive).

Chafee Grant Application

What Happens After I Apply?

WebGrants 4 Students - Set up to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s), and Cal Dream Act

View updates, confirm checklists has been completed, add MJC as your school, make changes or corrections.

Application, FAFSA or CA Dream Act

MJC Application - Make sure that you indicate that you are a current or former foster youth to receive information and guidance on all available services (including Priority Level 1 registration).
FAFSA - Make sure that you indicate your current or previous foster youth status (to skip parental information requirement), and to receive information on additional grant opportunities.
- Question 52, on the FAFSA
- MJC's federal school code is 001240.
MJC's school code for the Cal Dream application is 00124000
WebGrants 4 Students - WGS will allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s), and Cal Dream Act
- View updates, add MJC as your school, make changes or corrections.

Check your student email for important communications regarding required documents, or your award letter.

Visit our Getting Started at MJC homepage for step-by-step guides, tips, and resources that will assist you.

Resources

MJC Resources

MJC Health and Wellness

Financial & Community Resources

Aspiranet Independent Living Program (Foster Youth 14-25)
California Chafee Grant Program
FAFSA or Cal Dream Act Application.
Financial Aid Guide for Foster Youth (English/Spanish)
Homeless Youth Handbook
MJC Scholarships
Finding and Applying for Scholarships (FAFSA)
WebGrants 4 Students
CA Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Resources for Foster Youth

Senate Bill Resources

Transfer Resources

Additional Resources

Please contact Liz Camboia for questions or issues regarding this page

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