Overview
To be eligible for Parent Grant funding, a student must:
- live with at least one dependent child who is under the age of 18 at the start of the term,
- file a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or if applicable, a CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), and demonstrate financial need,
- be making satisfactory progress in their academic program,
- remain enrolled during each term of funding.
The following students are not eligible:
- International students. Only U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and AB540-eligible students qualify for these awards. The Berkeley International Office administers a separate parent grant program for international students, and
- Students in self-supporting programs (current list of self-supporting programs, pages 1-3)
2026-2027 Applications will open July 1, 2026