Scholarship Resources
WHAT FINANCIAL AID CAN A DREAMER APPLY FOR?
- Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship
- UC Grants, State University Grants
- California Community College (CCC) BOG Fee Waiver
- EOP/EOPS
- Some University scholarships
- Some private scholarships administered by campuses
Application deadline for all Dreamer Cal Grants and most of the other aid listed above is March 2.
Dreamer Cal Grants include:
(Dreamers are not eligible to receive Competitive Cal Grants.)
A Dreamer Cal Grant application = CA Dream Act Application + Non-SSN GPA
You can submit your GPA the following ways
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.
For other financial aid and resources for Dreamers visit: e4fc.org, maldef.org
CAL GRANTS FOR DREAMERS
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 Dream App
Cal Grant C
- Meet AB 540 requirements
- Enroll in an occupational or technical program
- Indicate an occupational or technical program on Q#30 of your Dream App
Dreamers are not eligible to receive Competitive Cal Grant A & B awards.
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.
If you are not eligible for a Dreamer Cal Grant, visit the financial aid office to find out what other aid is available.