California Dream Act Applications Due March 2, 2018

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and the California Department of Education (CDE) understand that, in light of the current political climate, there is still confusion regarding the California Dream Act program, which allow certain undocumented and out-of-state students (dreamer students) to receive state financial aid while attending college in California.  The California Dream Act is a state law, separate and distinct from the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Despite what is happening at the federal level, state financial aid for dreamer students remains legal in California.  A dreamer student does not need to be  DACA-certified to be eligible for a public education or state financial aid.  With or without DACA status, a dreamer student will continue to have access to most state financial aid. 

Should you have any questions, please contact the CSAC's Institutional Support Unit by phone at 888-294-0153 or the CDE High School Innovations and Initiatives Office by phone at 916-319-0893.

The California Dream Act Application is available on the CSAC California Dream Act web page at http://www.caldreamact.org.  Applications are due March 2, 2018.