Financial aid & ca Dream act

Undocumented students may be eligible for certain types of financial aid. Please scroll down to learn about aid available to you including the CA DREAM Act!

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Financial Aid & CA DREAM ACT

California Dream Act

What is the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)?

The CADAA authored by Assembly Member Gil Cedillo (Los Angeles), became law through the passage of two Assembly Bills, AB 130 and AB 131.

AB 130 (2012) allows students who meet AB 540 criteria (California Education Code 68130.5(a)) to apply for and receive non-state, privately-funded scholarships for public colleges and universities.
AB 131 (2013) allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive state-funded financial aid such as institutional grants, Cal Grant and Chafee Grant.

The deadline to apply to the CA Dream Act is March 2nd of every year!

To apply to the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) click on the image below:

Get more information about CADAA here.

Create an account on https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/ to view the status of your application.

Other resources for financial aid (Immigrants Rising)

Types of CA State Financial Aid
FASFA v. CADAA: Apply to the correct financial Aid Application in CA
CADAA Map
Steps to Apply

PHASE 1: APPLY FOR THE CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT (OCTOBER 1 – MARCH 2)

CADAA Application Checklist

PHASE 2: APPLY FOR THE CAL GRANT (OCTOBER 1 – MARCH 2)

Cal Grant Checklist

PHASE 3: CLAIM YOUR FINANCIAL AID (MARCH – MAY)

PHASE 4: USE YOUR FINANCIAL AID ( MAY – SEPTEMBER)

Cal Grant

A Cal Grant is money for college you don’t have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the deadline March 2nd and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Visit Fullerton College Financial Aid for more information.

North Orange Promise

The North Orange Promise Scholars program is designed to transform the lives of students through education and economic advancement.

Promise Grant

(formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver)

Students are able to apply for the CCPG through myGateway. Get more information here.

Other Types of Financial Opportunities For Undocumented Students:

Have more questions about financial aid and the CA Dream Act?

Visit Fullerton College Financial Aid

Grads to Be Program Disclaimer

The Grads to Be Program staff at Fullerton College is committed to supporting undocumented students and have a passion for social justice. We hope that the information provided by our team will give you a better understanding about certain policies and how they affect undocumented students and their families. However, this information is intended for informational purposes only and should NOT substitute legal advice from a licensed attorney.

We have compiled information from different legal sources, however we encourage you to seek legal advice for your own case as each situation requires analysis from multiple perspectives.

Although we try to be as timely and accurate as possible, immigration laws are constantly evolving. A licensed attorney can determine if there have been any recent changes to immigration policies or laws that may affect you.

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