The California Dream Act

California Dream Act (AB540) was signed into law October 12, 2001, authorizes any students, including undocumented students, who meet the following criteria to pay in-state tuition at California’s public colleges and universities.

  1. Attended a CA high school for 3 or More years.
  2. Graduated from a CA high or attained the equivalent of a HS diploma.
  3. Registered or currently be enrolled at a public college/university in CA.
  4. Filed or will file an affidavit with your college/university.
  5. May not be a non-immigrant holding a valid lettered non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, E, etc.)
  6. If you have a DACA Social Security Number you also qualify

AB130:

Signed into law July 25, 2011, authorizes AB540 students to apply to privately funded scholarships given out by a California public college/university. Effective January 1, 2012.

  1. Be classified as AB540
  2. Meet each scholarship’s requirements (this will be implemented by campus).

AB131:

Signed into law October 8, 2011, authorizes AB540 students to apply for Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver and Cal-Grants.  Effective January 1, 2013.

  1. Be eligible for AB540
  2. GPA and income requirements as decided by the California Student Aid Commission.

AB 1899:

AB 1899 allows U and T visa holders to also apply for state financial aid. (T visa holders should file a FAFSA, U visa holders should file a CA Dream Act Application)

If you are eligible for the CA Dream Act (AB540) you are eligible for the following financial aid:

  • Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship
  • UC Grants, State Univeristy Grants
  • California Community College (CCC) BOG Fee Waiver
  • EOP/EOPS
  • CA DREAM loan
  • Some University scholarships
  • Some private scholarships administered by campuses

 

For more information about the California Dream Act, CLICK HERE.