CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)
CADAA Deadline: March
The CADAA:
A state-based financial aid program for eligible undocumented students that was established in Spring 2012 by the CA Student Aid Commission.
CDAA Qualifications:
Apply for the CA Dream Act by March
Successfully meet
Income guidelines
GPA & other Cal Grant eligibility requirements
AB 540/ AB 2000/ SB 68 eligibility requirements
Program requirements for EOP or EOPS
Other requirements, as determined by the institutions
CADAA Benefits:
Students are eligible to apply for...
State-funded grants (free money)
State programs such as EOP & EOPS
Applicable scholarships (free money)
Financial aid fee deferments, if applicable
CADAA Process
Apply for the CA Dream Act at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
If necessary, complete any additional application materials.
Review and accept award on school’s portal.
Confirm and accept Cal Grant, if applicable.
Resolve any outstanding holds on your student portal.
Ensure AB 540/SB 68 classification is approved by your institution.
CADAA Eligible Students
Undocumented students
DACA students
U visa Holders or TPS holders
Steps to Take After Submitting the CADAA
Create a Web Grants Account
Once you have submitted your CA Dream Act Application, you will receive an email from California Webgrants. On this site, you will be able to check your application status, verify your school of attendance for the Fall 2022, check your award amount and # of years left of financial aid eligibility.
Immigrants-Rising_CA-Dream-Act-and-Cal-Grant-Checklist.pdfUse the interactive map below to find information about campus centers for undocumented students, support programs, website addresses with relevant information, and contact information of undocumented allies/liaisons. This information is critical to improve access and success for undocumented students in higher education.
Campuses with stars ⭐️ have a physical center with dedicated staff and resources to support undocumented students