Applying to CA DREAM ACT

What is the California Dream Act?

The California Dream Act Application allows AB540 students enrolled in eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Technical Education Programs to apply for state financial aid. Many California colleges and universities require a completed CA Dream Act application to be eligible for additional institutional aid. This application is unrelated to the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Learn more: dream.csac.ca.gov

To complete the California Dream Act application:

Students will need:

• Their and their parents prior year W-2 forms (if they worked)
• Their and their parents prior year tax forms (if they filed)
• Parent’s marital status and marriage/divorce date (month/year)
• Parent’s date of birth (month/day/year)
• Record of untaxed income such as social security benefits or welfare benefits

When to apply: Application is available October 1 through March 2

We strongly recommend students complete the application as early as possible before March 2. All financial data submitted are subject to verification.

Students who wish to apply for the 10,000 Degrees Undergraduate Scholarship must first fill out the FAFSA OR California DREAM ACT application. Eligible students must file the free application for federal student aid (fafsa) before completing the 10,000 Degrees application.