Middle Class Scholarship
California Student Aid Commission
College cost-of-attendance scholarship
CSAC scholarship for eligible UC, CSU, and CCC bachelor’s-degree students.
What you could receive
College cost-of-attendance scholarship
The Middle Class Scholarship reduces remaining college costs after other aid. CSAC published an income/asset ceiling of up to $250,000 for students attending July 2026–June 2027. Award amounts depend on CSAC calculations and available funding, so that ceiling is not encoded as a single engine cutoff.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval required
Effective dates: Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.