Financial Aid
FAFSA vs. California Dream Act Application
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are both applications for financial aid. Students should only complete one of the applications based on the following citizenship requirements:
- Students eligible to complete the FAFSA should have one of the following U.S. citizenship statuses:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident
- Eligible non-citizen
- T visa holder
- Students eligible to complete the CADAA may:
- Be undocumented
- Have a valid or expired DACA status
- Be a U visa holder
- Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB 540
Helpful Information
FINANCIAL AID FOR MILITARY & VETERANS
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cal Grants
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FAFSA® Completion by High School and Public School District
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+++Additional Financial Resources with local community colleges+++
Fullerton Community College
- Promise (2 free years)
- Financial Aid Office
- EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
- DSS - Disability Support Services
- Grads2Be - UndocuScholars
- Foster Youth Success Initiative Program
- 1st year support
Santiago College
- Promise (2 free years)
- Financial Aid Office
- EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
- DSPS - Disabled Students Programs and Services
- TRIO
- UndocuScholars - Dreamers
- Guardian Scholars - Foster Youth
- 1st year support - FYSC
Irvine Valley College
- Promise (2 free years)
- Financial Aid Office
- EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
- DSPS - Disability Support Programs for Students
- UndocuScholars
- Guardian Scholars - Foster Youth
- Freshman Advantage Program
Santa Ana College
Orange Coast College