What is the California Dream Act Application?
The California Dream Act Application is a financial aid application for undocumented students/AB 540 students. The Dream Act Application is used to determine the amount of student financial aid assistance a student qualifies for. Financial aid that is given doesn't need to be payed back.
*Any financial aid that is given can only be used at eligible California institutions
What are the requirements to receive the Dream Act?
What if I have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), do I apply to the Dream Act?
Yes!!!! Students who have a Social Security Number that was issued after completing the DACA MUST file the dream act application
When can I start applying?
Application opens- October 1, 2018
When is the deadline to apply?
The priority financial aid filling deadline is March 2, 2019
How do I complete the Dream Act Application?
You can complete the application at: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
(California Student Aid Commission, 2015)
The California Dream Act Application is a financial aid application for undocumented students/AB 540 students. The Dream Act Application is used to determine the amount of student financial aid assistance a student qualifies for. Financial aid that is given doesn't need to be payed back.
*Any financial aid that is given can only be used at eligible California institutions
What are the requirements to receive the Dream Act?
- Attended high school in California for at least 3 full years
- Graduated or will graduate from a California High School
- Will register or enroll in an accredited and qualifying California college or university
- If applicable, complete or have completed an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as you are eligible to do so
What if I have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), do I apply to the Dream Act?
Yes!!!! Students who have a Social Security Number that was issued after completing the DACA MUST file the dream act application
When can I start applying?
Application opens- October 1, 2018
When is the deadline to apply?
The priority financial aid filling deadline is March 2, 2019
How do I complete the Dream Act Application?
You can complete the application at: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
(California Student Aid Commission, 2015)