Resources · Students
Free tools, discounts and aid for students
Scholarships, free software and devices, student discounts, financial aid and the programs that keep students connected.
Becas, software y dispositivos gratis, descuentos para estudiantes, ayuda financiera y los programas que mantienen conectados a los estudiantes.
26 programs · updated from the Resources database; every number is checked on the program's own page.
1yr student Google AI One Plans free
Planes Google AI One gratis por 1 año para estudiantes Google ofrece a estudiantes universitarios un año gratuito de su plan premium de inteligencia artificial, que incluye Gemini Advanced y 2TB de almacenamiento en la nube.
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- ENDED 2026-03-11. New signups: free Gemini + 1-month AI Pro trial only. Pre-March enrollees keep access until 2026-06-30.
- Who qualifies
- Offer closed to new signups as of 2026-03-11. Existing enrollees retain access through 2026-06-30.
- Phone
- none
- Website
- one.google.com/ai-student
$2,000 Scholarship | Sallie Mae
$2,000 Beca | Sallie Mae
- Worth
- $2,000
- Who qualifies
- parents with a college-enrolled child; college/university students; parents with a high school senior; high school juniors or seniors planning college enrollment.
- Phone
- none
- Website
- sallie.com/scholarships/no-essay
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Becas del American Indian College Fund
- Who qualifies
- American Indian and Alaska Native college students in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities, or at nonprofit, accredited schools
- Phone
- 800-776-FUND (800-776-3863) · 303-426-8900
- Website
- collegefund.org/students/scholarships
Autodesk Education & Student Access | Autodesk
Acceso Educativo y para Estudiantes de Autodesk | Autodesk
- Who qualifies
- Students 13+ and educators at accredited secondary schools, colleges, universities, or qualifying vocational programs; homeschool documentation often accepted
- Phone
- none
- Website
- autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featured&filters=individual
CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents — Free Tuition at CA Community Colleges, CSU and UC
Exención de cuotas universitarias de CalVet para dependientes de veteranos — Matrícula gratuita en colegios comunitarios, CSU y UC
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- Waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees
- Who qualifies
- Children, spouses, and surviving spouses of veterans with a service-connected disability or death, under Plans A–D; California residents
- Phone
- 530-273-3396 – apply through the Nevada County Veterans Services Office
- Website
- calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/College-Fee-Waiver.aspx
Computers 4 Kids — free and low-cost computers for students (West Sacramento)
- Who qualifies
- Low-income students in Washington Unified School District or Los Rios Community College District (by referral); adults and families through United Way partners
- Phone
- (916) 572-1152
- Website
- c4kca.org/get-a-computer.html
Computers for Classrooms — low-cost refurbished computers for qualifying Californians (Chico)
- Who qualifies
- California residents who meet 1 of 15 qualifications (e.g. low-income families, veterans, students on financial aid)
- Phone
- 530-895-4175 (option 1 to order)
- Website
- computersforclassrooms.org/buy-a-computer/computers-for-low-income-families
Cursor · Students free 1 year
Cursor · Estudiantes gratis 1 año
- Worth
- $240
- Who qualifies
- currently enrolled university students (undergraduate, master’s, PhD) with a valid .edu or recognized university email
- Phone
- none
- Website
- cursor.com/students
EasyEDA Campus Promotion Ambassador
Embajador de Promoción en Campus de EasyEDA - Programa que recluta estudiantes universitarios y de preparatoria para promover la plataforma de hardware de código abierto EasyEDA en sus campus, ofreciendo certificados oficiales, acceso prioritario a nuevas funciones y cupones de referencia.
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- Official ambassador certificate, priority access to new features, limited-edition merchandise, $20 JLCPCB coupon per successful teacher referral
- Who qualifies
- Currently enrolled college or high school students, preferably majoring in electronics or enthusiasts with experience in campus activities, community building, and student leadership
- Phone
- none
- Website
- oshwhub.com
Financial Aid Programs - California Student Aid Commission
Programas de ayuda financiera - Comisión de ayuda estudiantil de California
- Worth
- $20,000
- Who qualifies
- students (undergraduate, graduate, community‑college), low‑income families, dependent children, foster youth, future teachers, military National Guard/State Reserve/Naval Militia members, law‑enforcement personnel dependents, California community‑college transfers to HBCUs, public‑interest attorneys, CADAA filers, individuals with dependent children, eligible California residents.
- Phone
- 1-888-224-7268 – CSAC Customer Service phone line none
- Website
- csac.ca.gov/financial-aid-programs
Free AI Coding Assistant: Complete Guide
Guía completa del asistente de codificación de IA gratuito
- Worth
- Free to $20/month AI coding assistant — saves $240-$2,400/year vs paid plans
- Who qualifies
- Students, Google account holders, general public, nonprofit staff (501(c)(3)), open‑source maintainers, ChatGPT Plus subscribers
- Phone
- none
Free College Saving Accounts - CalKIDS
Cuentas gratuitas de ahorro universitario - CalKIDS
- Worth
- $1,500
- Who qualifies
- Newborns in California; low‑income K‑12 public‑school students, English learners, foster youth, and homeless youth
- Phone
- 1 (888) 445-2377 – CalKIDS helpline none
- Website
- calkids.org
Free Library Resources | Nevada County, CA
Recursos de Biblioteca Gratuita | Condado de Nevada, CA
- Who qualifies
- Anyone — resident or visitor
- Phone
- 530-265-7050 – renewal/phone contact for the library card.
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov/454/All-Resources
Free Notion for education
Notion gratuito para educación
- Worth
- $120/year value — free Notion Plus plan ($10/month) for as long as your school email is active
- Who qualifies
- College/university students, college/university teachers, and verified higher-education student organizations with a valid school email (.edu or institutional). K-12 students and teachers are NOT eligible.
- Phone
- none
- Website
- notion.com/product/notion-for-education
GitHub Student Developer Pack - GitHub Education free 1 year
Paquete de Desarrollador Estudiantil de GitHub - GitHub Education gratis por 1 año Acceso gratuito a más de 100 herramientas profesionales de desarrollo para estudiantes, incluyendo GitHub Copilot, créditos en la nube, dominios y recursos de aprendizaje.
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- Free access to 100+ developer tools including GitHub Copilot, cloud credits, domains, and learning resources for one year
- Who qualifies
- Currently enrolled students aged 13+ with a valid school-issued email or student ID
- Phone
- none
- Website
- education.github.com/pack
IBM SkillsBuild: free AI and tech courses with credentials
IBM SkillsBuild: cursos gratis de IA y tecnología con credenciales IBM SkillsBuild es un programa de aprendizaje en línea 100% gratis de IBM. Enseña inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad, datos, la nube y otras habilidades para el trabajo, y da credenciales digitales reconocidas por la industria que puede mostrar a empleadores. Está disponible en más de 20 idiomas, para adultos, estudiantes y maestros. Regístrese gratis en ibm.com/skillsbuild.
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- Free online courses and industry-recognized digital credentials
- Who qualifies
- Anyone: adult learners, job seekers, high school and college students, educators
- Website
- skillsbuild.org/adult-learners
Nevada County Student Poll Worker Program — paid Election Day job for high school students (apply by Oct 15, 2026)
Programa de Estudiantes Trabajadores Electorales del Condado de Nevada — trabajo pagado el Día de las Elecciones para estudiantes de preparatoria (solicite antes del 15 de octubre de 2026)
- Worth
- $150–$250 ($50 for training + $100 for a 5-hour or $200 for an 8-hour Election Day shift)
- Who qualifies
- Nevada County public or private high school students, age 16+, U.S. citizen or legal resident, GPA 2.5+, with parent and school permission; must attend training Oct 31, 2026
- Phone
- 530-265-1298 (Nevada County Elections Office)
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov/electionworkers
Nevada County Youth Commission — teens 14–19 advise the Board of Supervisors (2026–27 applications closed Apr. 17; watch for the next call)
Comisión Juvenil del Condado de Nevada — jóvenes de 14 a 19 años asesoran a la Junta de Supervisores (solicitudes 2026–27 cerraron el 17 de abril; esté atento a la próxima convocatoria)
- Worth
- $0
- Who qualifies
- Youth ages 14–19 who live in Nevada County and/or attend a Nevada County school
- Phone
- none – apply online
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov/3807/Nevada-County-Youth-Commission
Ride free with student id
Viaja gratis con identificación de estudiante.
- Worth
- $0
- Who qualifies
- Currently enrolled Sierra College students (credit or noncredit)
- Phone
- (916) 745‑7560 – South Placer Transit contact (888) 660‑7433 – Nevada County Connects contact (530) 550‑1212 – TART contact (800) 736‑6365 – TART contact
- Website
- sierracollege.edu/visit-sierra-college/bus-services
SCDD Back-to-School Resource Guide 2026–27 + special education resources (IEPs, inclusion, transition)
Guía de Recursos para el Regreso a Clases 2026–27 del SCDD + recursos de educación especial (IEP, inclusión, transición)
- Worth
- $0
- Who qualifies
- Families of students with disabilities, from Early Start through transition to adulthood; free
- Phone
- none
- Website
- scdd.ca.gov/education-resources
SCDD Employment Resource Guide 2026–27 — free job guide, developmental disabilities
Guía de Recursos de Empleo 2026–27 del SCDD — guía gratis de empleo para personas con discapacidades del desarrollo
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- Free guide (English and Spanish PDFs)
- Who qualifies
- Californians with developmental disabilities, including students in transition planning, and the families and staff who support them.
- Website
- scdd.ca.gov/ndeam
Scholarship Finder | CareerOneStop
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- Searchable database of 9,500+ scholarships, fellowships, grants, and financial aid opportunities
- Who qualifies
- Students at all levels from high school through graduate school and professional development
- Website
- careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
Scholarship search Scholly
Búsqueda de becas Scholly
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- Up to $25,000 per scholarship; ~$13,000/month via Easy Apply
- Who qualifies
- High school students (juniors/seniors), current undergrad and grad students, U.S. citizens or lawful residents, most scholarships require age 13+. No high GPA, transcripts, or recommendation letters needed for most listings.
- Phone
- none
- Website
- sallie.com/scholarships/scholly
Schoolhouse | Free Online Tutoring
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- 100% free peer-to-peer tutoring for SAT prep, math homework help, and small-group learning sessions
- Who qualifies
- All students and teachers worldwide; tutors must pass certification
- Website
- schoolhouse.world
Student Emergency Fund | Sierra College
Fondo de Emergencia Estudiantil | Sierra College - La Fundación de Sierra College ofrece subvenciones de emergencia de hasta $500 para estudiantes inscritos que enfrentan dificultades financieras, ayudándolos a permanecer en la escuela.
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- Emergency grants of up to $500 for students facing financial hardship to stay in school
- Who qualifies
- Currently enrolled Sierra College students with demonstrated financial need
- Phone
- (916) 660-7000
- Website
- sierracollege.edu/about-sierra-college/sierra-college-foundation/impact-programs-to-support/student-emergency-fund
UC Native American Opportunity Plan — Free UC Tuition for Enrolled Tribal Members
Plan de Oportunidad para Nativos Americanos de UC — Matrícula gratuita en UC para miembros inscritos de tribus
- Worth
- Covers in-state UC tuition and Student Services Fees
- Who qualifies
- California residents who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Native American, American Indian and/or Alaska Native tribe, admitted to a UC degree program
- Phone
- none
- Website
- admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-financial-aid/types-of-aid/native-american-opportunity-plan.html