CA Dream Act (CADAA)
PRIORITY DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CADAA IS APRIL 2, 2024
The CA Dream Act is a state-based financial aid program for eligible undocumented students that was established in Spring 2012 by the CA Student Aid Commission.
Eligibility Requirements:
Student must:
Apply for the CA Dream Act
Submit by April 2nd, when required
Successfully meet
income guidelines
GPA & other Cal grant eligibility
AB 540/ AB 2000/ SB 68 eligibility
Program requirements for EOP or EOPS
Other requirements, as determined by the institutions
The CA Dream Act allows AB 540/ SB 68 students to apply for:
State-funded grants (including Cal Grants, State grants, UC Grants & the CA College Promise Grant)
State programs such as EOP & EOPS
Certain scholarships administered by the public institution
Financial aid fee deferments, if applicable
Process:
Apply for the CA Dream Act at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
If necessary, complete any additional application materials required by your school (e.g. CA & College Promise Grants, institutional scholarships, etc.).
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.
Web Grants 4 Students
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 2024, check your award amount and # of years left of financial aid eligibility.
Use the interactive map 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
If you are a #CADreamAct student that was offered a Cal Grant A and met Cal Grant B eligibility or Cal Grant B, don’t miss out on $4,500 worth of aid! Apply for the #CADreamAct Service Incentive Grant Program (#DSIG) and receive aid upon performing community or volunteer service. Learn more at CSAC.ca.gov/dsig
