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 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.