Middle Class Scholarship
by California Student Aid Commission
CSAC scholarship for eligible UC, CSU, and CCC bachelor’s-degree students.
Potential benefit
College cost-of-attendance scholarship
Per year
What you can get
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.
Overview
CSAC scholarship for eligible UC, CSU, and CCC bachelor’s-degree students.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
How to apply
Use the official application or program page. Confirm current instructions with the administrator before you apply.
Preapproval required
Important things to know
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
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