Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant Program
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
One-time grant of up to $5,000 for California community college students who finish an Associate Degree for Transfer and transfer to a partnered HBCU.
- How much
- up to $5,000 (one-time)
- Who qualifies
- Must be a California community college student who completed an Associate Degree for Transfer and enrolls at an eligible partnered HBCU; must demonstrate unmet financial need and intend to return to California after graduating.
- For transfer students
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Open now · due June 30, 2027 Application due June 30 of the transfer academic year (2026-27 transfers: June 30, 2027)
- How to apply
- Submit the FAFSA or CADAA, then email the Cal-HBCU application to calhbcu@csac.ca.gov
- The Chancellor's Office verifies ADT status and the HBCU verifies enrollment and unmet need
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (csac.ca.gov)
The details
For California community college students who have completed the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) pathway and enroll (or plan to enroll) at an eligible, partnered Historically Black College or University (list published each year by CSAC). One-time award of up to $5,000 toward cost of attendance. Priority goes to students with the greatest unmet need who are within the Cal Grant B income and asset ceilings. Students must intend to return to California after graduating. Funded by the California College Access Tax Credit Fund.
More money from California
- Cal Grant A2026-27 max: UC $15,588 (2026-27 cohort), CSU $6,838, CCC bachelor's program $3,024, private institutions $4,000-$9,358
- Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)up to $8,000 per year (15+ units/semester); $2,596 per year (12-14.99 units/semester)
- Cal Grant C2026-27 max: community college $1,094 (books/supplies); private schools $2,462 tuition/fees + $547 books/supplies
- Cal Grant B2026-27: $1,648 access award (first year); from year two also tuition/fees up to $15,588 at UC, $6,838 at CSU, $4,000-$9,358 at private schools
- California College Promise Grant (CCPG)waives enrollment fees of $46 per unit
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