Verifying Your Income for the CA Dream Act Application
Themes/Topics: Higher Education
Geography: California
Audience: Educator, Undocumented Youth
NOTE: Due to an ongoing overhaul of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we do not yet have enough information to update this resource for the 2024-25 academic year. As soon as more information and clarity is provided by the U.S. Department Of Education, we will update this resource accordingly.
Summary
The Verifying Your Income for the CA Dream Act Application guide includes information for students selected for income verification after submitting their CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). This guide differentiates the income verification process for dependent and independent students, and tax filers versus non-tax filers. It also includes a list of definitions for keywords and phrases often used in income verification worksheets, such as Household Size, Marital Status, and Tax Filing Status among others.
Who may benefit from this resource?
Students and parents or guardians of students who submitted the CA Dream Act Application for the 2025-26 academic year and are selected for income verification may use this resource. Only a percentage of CADAA applicants are selected for income verification yearly. Those who need to verify their income will be directly contacted by their school of attendance.
Topics & Keywords
Financial aid, CA Dream Act Application, income verification, financial aid guide, Cal Grant
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