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
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cal Grants
Fullerton College Path to Success - Steps to enroll in 2 Free Years
FAFSA® Completion by High School and Public School District
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