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

Step 2: Cal Grant Checklist

This checklist helps students identify the necessary steps to apply for the Cal Grant.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

Championing Equity: Systemwide AB 540 FAQ

Get answers to common questions about AB 540 (California’s in-state tuition law), eligibility requirements based on attendance and residency, and how to qualify.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

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

List of Scholarships and Fellowships

Find scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide, Post

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

Creating Fellowship Programs: For Educational Institutions

This document provides an overview of fellowships, which are often used in an educational context to support students in their studies or professional development and can provide a sum of money.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Applying for Scholarships and Fellowships

Learn how to start applying for scholarships and fellowships open to undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Overview of Grants to Individuals (for Public Charities and Private Foundations)

This document provides an overview of the process by which public charities and private foundations can make grants to individuals.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Building Your Scholarship or Fellowship Essay

Themed brainstorming worksheet to help you compose your essays.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

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

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

Scholarship and Fellowship Search Chart

A worksheet to help you track scholarships and fellowships you’re interested in.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet