California DREAM Act

How does a student apply for the CA Dream Act?

To fully take advantage of the California Dream Act, students must:

• Ensure that AB540 eligibility is met and that an AB 540 affidavit has been processed with the Admissions and Records office at LA Valley College.
• Complete the CA Dream Act application.
  • Students must complete the application by March 2^nd every year to qualify for Cal Grant.
  • Even after March 2^nd, a student can and should still complete the CA Dream Act application to ensure maximum eligibility for state aid, as there may be other forms of aid available.
  • At LA Valley College, a student may qualify for Cal Grant as long as they complete the CA Dream Act application within a year of H.S. graduation. However, it is recommended that all AB 540-eligible students complete the application regardless of when they graduated from H.S.
  • If a student does not qualify for Cal Grant while attending LA Valley College, they may still be eligible for Cal Grant at the time they transfer to a university. It is important to complete the CA Dream Act application every year.
• Complete the California College Promise Grant application (Previously called the Board of Governors Fee Waiver or BOG)
  • This type of state aid allows eligible students to have their enrollment fees waived.
  • Although students can apply for it separately, they may also be awarded the BCalifornia College Promise Grant by completing the CA Dream Act application, if eligible.
  • If applying separately, the California College Promise Grant application must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office on campus.
• Visit The Foundation website at www.lavcfoundation.org for information about scholarships that may be available to LA Valley College students.