Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)

Provider:California Student Aid Commission

Award Amount

Varies

Number of Awards

Multiple

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About This Scholarship

The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) provides low-to middle-income undergraduate students, including students pursuing a teaching credential, with a scholarship to attend a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or California Community College Bachelor’s degree program. Award amounts vary based on the student's cost of attendance and all available resources already awarded to the student. Final award amounts are based on the number of students eligible for the program statewide and funding allocated by the State Budget.

Award Amount

Varies

Number of Awards

Multiple

Application Details

Time to Apply

<15 min

Frequency

Annually

Essay Required

No Essay Required

Account Required

Yes

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • Be a California resident attending a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or a CA Community College (CCC) Bachelor’s degree program
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or meet requirements for non-tuition exemption (such as AB 540)
  • Meet income and asset ceilings
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
  • Not be in default on a student loan or incarcerated

Geographic

California

Institution

in University of California, California State University, CA Community College

Academic

Edu Level Bachelor

Academic Good Standing

Demographic

in Citizen Us

in Citizen Permanent Resident

Financial

Other Unspecified

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Scholarship Details

Amount
Varies
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
Multiple
Number of awards offered
Deadline
April 2, 2025
Time to Apply
<15 min
Frequency
Annually
Account Required
Yes

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