California Dream Act
The California Dream Act is a CA state financial aid program that allows students who meet AB540 criteria to apply for and receive funds from certain state and institutional financial aid programs. Undocumented students with confirmed Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB540) eligibility status should apply for financial aid annually to determine their eligibility.
For a list of programs available through the CSU system, please visit CSU Grants, Scholarships, and Loans for Undocuments Students to learn more.
Below are ways in which the California Student Aid Commission, which administers the state's financial aid programs, are protecting the privacy of students:
- CA Student Aid Commission’s Memo on Undocumented Student Data Privacy
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
Federal loa that protects the privacy of students’ educational records. - California Senate Bill 54
Ensures no CA state and local resources are used to assist federal immigration enforcement.
CSUCI Scholarships
CSUCI offer several scholarships with varying criteria. For a list of scholarships, please visit the On-Cmapus Scholarships page to learn more.
External Scholarships
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
- For a list of other external scholarships, please visit the Off-Campus Scholarships page to learn more.