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Are you Eligible?

Answer these 7 questions to find out.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Documented participation in foster care after your 13th birthday
  • Current high school senior on track to receive diploma in 2026 OR high school graduate
  • Commitment to full-time study at a California State University, UC or accredited community college 
  • Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 
  • Current resident of any of the following Northern & Central California Counties
  • Submission of FAFSA or CADAA application
  • Age: 17-26 years at time of application

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • FAFSA or CADAA Award Package Summary
  • Official high school transcript
  • Official college transcript if applicable
  • Dependency or verification letter from the court or child welfare agency 
  • Optional letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor or administrator, employer, CASA or social worker, ILP coordinator, etc.

Need Help Filling Out College/FAFSA Applications?

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Application Opens: FEB. 15, 2026

Application Closes: May 15, 2026


We will notify students about their application status by June 15, 2025. 


We're happy to answer any questions you have. 

Reach out to us at info@fuelscholars.org.


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