California Dream Act
The California Dream Act application is now available online.
Students who qualify for the AB540 fee exemption and are not able to file a FAFSA can now apply for certain types of financial aid by completing the California Dream Act application.
UC San Diego will receive application records each Monday. You'll be contacted once your application has been reviewed.
Important facts you should know about California Dream Act Application:
- You must file a California Dream Act Application before each academic year to be considered for financial aid.
- The California Dream application opens January 1 each year.
- The UCSD school code for your California Dream Act Application is 001317.
- California, and UCSD base financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study, on the California Dream Act Application.
- To receive priority funding, file your California Dream Act Application no later than March 2 each year.
- The California Dream Act Application requires current tax information.
- You may submit your California Dream Act Application on time even if you have not yet filed taxes using tax estimates. Later you may update your California Dream Act Application with your actual tax numbers.
- You may need to verify your tax information with an IRS Tax Transcript.
- To receive priority funding, submit all financial aid documents by May 21 each year. The Financial Aid Office may ask you for additional documents after you file your California Dream Act Application. Check your UCSD e-mail account often, and make sure you submit any additional documents or clear any California Dream Act Application rejects by May 21.
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Questions?
If you have questions about the California Dream Act application or need assistance applying, please contact Financial Aid Assistant Director Beth Ojeda, (858) 534-5376.
