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California Dream Act Application

Undocumented Students: Go to College Affordably - Fill out the California Dream Act Application
Deadline to apply is March 2, 2026 

[The below information is from Immigrants Rising.]

The 2026-27 CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) is open, and it’s your chance to be considered for in-state tuition, state grants, scholarships, fellowships, and other forms of financial aid. If you are an undocumented student or a U visa holder and intend to attend a UC, CSU, CCC, or even private schools next year, this is for you!

When you apply for the CA Dream Act, you could receive financial aid to pay for tuition, fees, and living expenses. You can also qualify for the Dream Act Service Incentive Grant, a program that gives up to $4,500 to students who complete community or volunteer service. This means that you are not only opening up the opportunity to afford college, but also to make progress toward your academic and career goals.

Immigrants Rising has developed resources over the years to help students go to college and afford it. Here are some to help guide you through the application process:

Or use this one-pager as your one-stop shop for all the resources you might need throughout the process, including the ones listed above.

CSAC and the California Department of Education are committed to protecting your information (English and Spanish). 

Trained practitioners and educators are also excited to support you: get help on your application at Cash 4 College Workshops, or check out this map to see where your nearest dream resource center is.

Apply by the priority deadline, March 2, 2026, to ensure you’re considered for as much aid as possible.