California Dream Act — State Aid for Undocumented Students

Administered by California Student Aid Commission · csac.ca.gov

Allows undocumented and DACA students who meet CA residency requirements to apply for state financial aid, including Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarship, and institutional aid.

Eligibility requirements

✓Undocumented or DACA student
✓Attended CA high school for 3+ years
✓Graduated from CA high school or GED
✓Enrolled at CA college

Insider tip

The CA Dream Act Application is completely separate from FAFSA and accessible at the same deadline (March 2). Students can qualify for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarship, and university grants.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at csac.ca.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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