Step 1: CA Dream Act Application Checklist
Complete this checklist to ensure that you've completed all necessary steps for the CA Dream Act Application.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

AB 469: All in for Financial Aid Including Undocumented Students
This guide provides an overview of resources and strategies that addresses the unique challenges undocumented students can face when applying for financial aid in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Educational Resource Binder: College Access for Undocumented Students in California
Access our complete set of resources educators, students and allies can use to increase college access for undocumented students in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Understand the Differences: In-State Tuition vs CA Dream Act vs DACA
Learn about the differences between these policies and their implications for tuition and financial aid.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

California High School Educator Webinar Series
This webinar series is designed to ensure that educators have the most up-to-date tools and resources necessary to support undocumented high school students in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

A Note to Undocumented Students
Download this resource as a poster and display in your classroom and campus to remind undocumented students that they can still go to college, even with the current political climate, and highlight options to pay for college in CA.

Themes/topics:

Art & Empowerment

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Poster

Quick Guide to College Access for Undocumented Students in CA
Check out our list of resources regarding California in-state tuition eligibility, financial aid, and scholarships.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

How In-State Tuition and CA Dream Act Work Together
Know the difference between California In-State Tuition and CA Dream Act.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

CA Dream Act Overview
Get details on California's state-based and institutional financial aid and steps to apply for the CA Dream Act.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Post

CA UndocuCollege Guide & Equity Tool (Executive Summary)

The UndocuCollege Guide & Equity Tool built on the knowledge from an educational summit, that had representation from the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and private four-year colleges in California. This research and subsequent guide grew out of the need to bring a statewide focus and collectively address systemic problems in educational access for undocumented young people, specifically highlighting institutional barriers.…

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Flyer

CA UndocuCollege Guide & Equity Tool (Full Report)
The UndocuCollege Guide & Equity Tool helps students, faculty, staff, and administrators in California work together to achieve the educational equity and inclusion of undocumented students. This publication contains three main components: Statewide Institutional Challenges, Institutional Models for Success, and an Equity Tool for colleges and universities in California to assess, analyze and report about the level of support currently present at their institution for undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Undocumented Student Budget Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help you plan your college finances.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

CA Dream Act Application Map
Don’t get lost in the financial aid maze. Understand the four phases required to successfully complete the California Dream Act application and receive the maximum amount of aid for which you are eligible.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

FAFSA vs CA Dream Act: Apply to the Correct Financial Aid in CA
This chart explains the differences between the CA Dream application and FAFSA, who qualifies and how to receive the financial aid.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Types of Financial Aid Available for Undocumented Students in California
Use this chart to identify what kinds of grants, scholarships, and institutional aid (free money) is available at CCCs, CSUs, UC’s and Private colleges and universities in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer