CADAA or FAFSA?

What application do I need to fill out?

Depending on a student's immigration status, they will receive financial aid through the application they are eligible to complete. Furthermore, they will also be charged the tuition rate that they qualify for based on their California residency or AB540 status. Please refer to the chart listed down below on what financial aid applications students may complete and what tuition rate they qualify for based on their immigration status.

 

In State Tuition

Financial Aid Application

Scholarships

Installment Plans

Undocumented and Eligible for AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68

*Includes DACA Recipients

Yes

CADAA

Yes

Yes

Undocumented and NOT Eligible for AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68

*Includes DACA Recipients

No

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Yes

Yes

T Visa Holder

Yes

FAFSA

Yes

Yes

U Visa Holder and TPS

Yes

CADAA

Yes

Yes

U.S. Citizens & Eligible Non-Citizens That Are Eligible for AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68

*Excludes DACA Recipients

Yes

FAFSA

Yes

Yes

If you are still unsure about your eligibility, check out this chart from Immigrants Rising that compares the CADAA 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 our office either in-person, by phone, or through e-mail (Subject line stating - ATTN: Dream Coordinator) for further information.