California Dream Act

The California Dream Act (CADAA) is an application to receive financial aid, similar to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should only complete ONE of these financial aid applications -  NOT BOTH

Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption: 

• Are undocumented 

• Have a valid or expired DACA status 

• Are a U vise holder 

• Have a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 

• Meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB540, AB2000, or SB68

Undocumented students qualify for the following types of financial aid: 

• State grants, including the California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG Fee Waiver), Cal Grants, Chafee Grants, and Student Success Completion Grant

• Assistance form EOPS, CARE, or CalWorks 

• Local college scholarships 

• External scholarships 

The application can be found at https://dream.csac.ca.gov. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) processes the application and any aid received can only be used at eligible California public or private institutions. For a list of eligible schools, please visit https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/cal-grant-eligible-school-list-0

Click here for a full California Dream Act Application Checklist to see if you have completed all of the necessary steps to receive financial aid.