Dream Act or FAFSA
A student's immigration status and residency status for tuition purposes will affect the tuition they are required to pay and the types of financial aid they are eligible to receive.
What Can I Qualify For?
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In State Tuition |
Financial Aid Application |
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Undocumented and Eligible for AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 *Includes DACA Recipients |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Undocumented and Not Eligible for AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 *Includes DACA Recipients |
No |
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Yes |
Yes |
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T Visa Holder |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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U Visa Holder and TPS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Citizens & Eligible Non-Citizens That Are Eligible for AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 *Excludes DACA Recipients |
Yes |
FAFSA |
Yes |
Yes |
If you are unsure about your eligibility, check out this chart from Immigrants Rising that compares the CA Dream Act Application and FAFSA in more detail. Please be aware that DACA does not give students eligibility to apply for FAFSA or any federal financial aid.
If you filled out the incorrect application, please contact the AB 540 Dream Financial Aid Advisor Catherine Custodio at catc@sfsu.edu for further information.