<p>In addition to the federal Pell grant (which will be over $5,000) and the state Cal Grant (which will cover your system-wide fees at either a UC or CSU), you’re probably eligible for the state Chafee grant for foster youth, which is $5,000/year. You may also get a federal supplemental educational opportunity grant from one or more of your colleges, because your EFC is zero. With some student loans and work study, you should be in good shape.</p>
<p>Here’s the Chafee application, if you haven’t done it already: <a href=“https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx[/url]”>https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx</a></p>