Institutional scholarships are designed to make a CalArts education more affordable by providing funds that do not need to be repaid. CalArts offers different institutional scholarships for BFA and MFA students, please select the appropriate button below to learn more about the scholarships offered at the California Institute of the Arts.

For BFA Students  For Graduate Students

CalArts participates in the following Federal Grant Programs:

Federal Pell Grant**
The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. To apply, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. For 2022-23 students may receive up to $6,495 per year.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)**
The FSEOG is available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Eligibility is based on the information provided on the FAFSA. Eligible students receive $2,000 per year.

**These federal grant awards are subject to change/elimination pending government regulations and federal allocations.

CalArts participates in the Federal Direct Loan program. Students are eligible to borrow federal loans if they complete a FAFSA and meet certain requirements, such as being enrolled at least half time and not defaulting on a federal loan. To view the loan options for BFA or MFA students, please select the appropriate button below.

For BFA Students  For Graduate Students

Click here to learn more about the work study program at CalArts.