Published December 22, 2023.

CalMatters’ article by Mikhail Zinshteyn discusses the December 2023 update on the CA Dream Act to embed the AB 540 Affidavit, as facilitated by the passing of AB 1540, to increase undocumented students’ access to financial aid. The article features Immigrants Rising’s Systemwide AB 540 FAQ, a comprehensive guide aiming to make implementation and information more consistent across all California public higher education institutions.

Nancy Jodaitis, Director of Higher Education, shares that embedding the affidavit in the Dream Act application is “going to be a big step forward,” but it’s not the only step needed “to ensure that students can receive all the financial aid for whatever they have eligibility for.”

This article was also featured on KRON 4, KTVU, LAist, and SFGATE.

Read the full story: Many California undocumented students are missing out on financial aid. An easier, new application could get them more money (CalMatters)