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California Dream Act

Scholarships

Donor Amount Deadline Submittal
Varies Varies Online
Varies Varies Online
$2,000 December 8, 2024 Online
Up to $1,500 March 3, 2025 Online
(only Open to Undocumented HS seniors) Varies Closed Online
Up to $11,000 January 1, 2025 – April 15, 2025 Online
2025 CCCSFAAA Scholarship $500 January 13, 2025 Financial Aid Office
Up to $16,500 February 28, 2025 Online
$500–$5,000 Opens in January Online
Three $1,500 March 17, 2025 Online
Up to $2,000 Opens in January Online
Varies December 16, 2024 Online
Varies January 1, 2025 – April 1, 2025 Online

Deadlines

For 2025-2026, CADAA was released on December 1, 2024. The state priority deadline for the 2025-26 academic year will be March 3, 2025, due to March 2 falling on a weekend. The Community College deadline will be September 2, 2025.

In subsequent years, we expect applications will open on October 1; the state priority deadline will be March 2 (September 2 for California Community College students), unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Contact Us

Sonia Nevarez

Sonia Nevarez

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Advisor | Dream Act Application, Cal Grant, Student Success Completion Grant, Verification

(408) 741-2601
[email protected]
Student Services Center

If you have questions about Dream application or State grants, call us toll free at (888) CA GRANT (888-224-7268), Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, or email [email protected].