State programEducationCalifornia only

California Dream Act, State Aid for Undocumented Students

Run by California Student Aid Commission, a state agency

Allows undocumented and DACA students who meet CA residency requirements to apply for state financial aid, including Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarship, and institutional aid.

Award: Same as state aid, up to $9,648/year
Deadline: March 2 annually
Run by: California Student Aid Commission; State

Who it's for

Undocumented or DACA student
Attended CA high school for 3+ years
Graduated from CA high school or GED
Enrolled at CA college

California Student Aid Commission decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at csac.ca.gov

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California Dream Act, State Aid for Undocumented Students is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. California Student Aid Commission decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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