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California Nonresident Tuition Exemption
Education Code § 68130.5, as amended, commonly known as AB 540
California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Education Code commonly known as AB 540 allows certain students from paying nonresident tuition (higher than resident tuition) and allows them to apply for different types of California Dream Act financial aid.
Financial Aid for Undocumented/Dreamer Students
There are many financial aid options for undocumented/dreamer students, both through CSAC and through colleges themselves
There are many financial aid opportunities for undocumented/dreamer students including: Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, UC Grants, State University Grants, California Community College (CCC) California Promise Grant, EOP/EOPS, some University scholarships and some private scholarships administered by campuses.
Resources for California Dream Act Application
Resources for undocumented/dreamer students filling out the California Dream Act Application
- California Dream Act FAQ's
- Name/Date of Birth Change Request
- Parental Signature Form
- Joint Message from CDE and CSAC for Dreamers
- 10 things about the California Dream Act
- 10 things about the Cal Grant
- 10 things about the Cal Grant C
- 10 things about the Middle Class Scholarship
- Chapter 604 Statues of 2011, CA Education Code
- 2020-21 English Paper Application
- 2020-21 Spanish Paper Application
- 2020-21 Dream Application Worksheet
- 2020-21 Application Instructions
- 2021-22 English Paper Application
- 2021-22 Spanish Paper Application
- 2021-22 Dream Application Worksheet
- Learn More
What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a federal process that defers removal action of an individual by USCIS for a specified number of years
DACA is a federal process that defers removal action of an individual by USCIS for a specified number of years. It is important to note that DACA is not the same as financial aid and Undocumented/Dreamer students should still submit a CA Dream Act Application and Non-SSN GPA instead of a FAFSA.