Financial Aid for Undocumented/Dreamer Students
There are many financial aid options for undocumented/dreamer students, both through CSAC and through colleges themselves

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There are many financial aid opportunities for undocumented/dreamer students including: Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, UC Grants, State University Grants, California College Promise Grant (CCPG), EOP/EOPS, some University scholarships and some private scholarships administered by campuses.

  • Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship
  • UC Grants, State University Grants
  • California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
  • EOP/EOPS
  • Some University scholarships
  • Some private scholarships administered by campuses

The priority application deadline for Cal Grants is March 2. However, students attending a CCC can still apply for Cal Grant consideration by September 2.

Dreamer Cal Grants include

  • High School Entitlement Cal Grant A & B
  • CCC Transfer Entitlement Cal Grant A & B
  • CCC Entitlement Cal Grant A & B
  • Cal Grant C
  • Competitive Cal Grants

A Dreamer Cal Grant application = CA Dream Act Application + Non-SSN GPA

You must meet the application deadline and all applicable eligibility requirements to qualify for any financial aid listed above.

Get help on your application at a Cash for College workshop in your area.

Cal Grant for Undocumented/Dreamer Students

The application deadline for all Dreamer Cal Grants is March 2.

High School Entitlement Cal Grant A & B
  • Meet AB 540 requirements
  • Graduate high school or equivalent (GED, CHSPE) after July 1, 2013
  • Submit a high school GPA
CCC Transfer Entitlement Cal Grant A & B
  • Meet AB 540 requirements
  • Under 28 by Dec 31st of the award year
  • Attend a community college in the academic year immediately before the award year
  • Submit a community college GPA of 24+ units (2.40 or higher)
  • Include a 4-year college on your CA Dream Act Application
Cal Grant C
  • Meet AB 540 requirements
  • Enroll in an occupational or technical program

A Dreamer Cal Grant application = CA Dream Act Application + Non-SSN GPA

You must meet the application deadline and all applicable eligibility requirements to qualify for any Cal Grants listed above.