The Center for Student Financial Aid is committed to assisting current and prospective students with financial assistance available from federal, state and institutional sources for their attendance at Cal State L.A.

The Bridge Program provides University level education for students who may not otherwise have access to higher education. Each week, Bridge students attend class to begin college, to earn up to 15 transferrable units of university credit, and to study philosophy, literature, art history, writing, and urban studies – all free of charge. Receive free textbooks and supplies for classes – even bus tokens to help you get to and from class.

College Sponsorship provides financial assistance for foster youth to attend four year colleges/universities without the fear of an overwhelming financial burden and offers support services and personalized attention to recipients, with the goal of increasing college graduation rates for foster youth. Program services include: 

The Pasadena City College EOP&S program received funding to provide additional counseling and financial assistance to current and former foster youth. Students eligible to receive these additional services will benefit from extra “over and above” services exclusive only to EOP&S CAFYES students. Our Services include: EOP&S CAFYES Counselor, Financial Assistance, Tutoring Services, and Specialized Workshops.

Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program (CAFYES) is a supplemental component of the existing Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program at Los Angeles Southwest College. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the capacity of ELAC to support the higher education success, health and well-being of former foster youth who are enrolled.

The Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES) Program is a supplemental component of the existing Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program. The purpose of CAFYES is to strengthen the capacity of community college districts to support the higher education success, health and well-being of some of the nearly 13,000 current and former foster youth who are enrolled in California’s community colleges.

Qualified students receive assistance balancing their academic needs with financial assistance (for meals, textbooks, school supplies, graduation, and more) and additional support services.

EOPS/CAFYES is a new program under EOPS for current or former foster youth. The mission of CAFYES is to provide additional services and support to eligible current or former foster youth.

CAFYES students also receive Academic Advisement Assistance with Course Enrollment Assistance with Financial Aid Career Counseling Employment Assistance including Internships Housing Referrals Meal Assistance Mentoring Networking Events Priority Registration Transportation Assistance Tutoring Field Trips

Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program (CAFYES) is a supplemental component of the existing Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program at ELAC. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the capacity of ELAC to support the higher education success, health and well-being of former foster youth who are enrolled.