Educational institutions · Sacramento, California, United States
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)
Variable award at UC/CSU and some community-college bachelor’s programs after other aid.
About Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)
CSAC calculates aid using FAFSA/CADAA, campus cost, and other grants.
Residency/AB 540, six units, progress, and income/asset ceilings are reviewed.
Check WebGrants and your applicable date. 2026 state deadlines have passed.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Variable award at UC/CSU and some community-college bachelor’s programs after other aid.
How to apply or get help: Check WebGrants and your applicable date. 2026 state deadlines have passed. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
In brief
State scholarship calculated using need and cost of attendance