California Dream Act & AB 540
AB 540 is a California law (Assembly Bill 540) that allows certain nonresident students, including undocumented students, to pay in-state tuition rates at California’s public colleges and universities (UC, CSU, and Community Colleges) if they meet specific requirements.
AB 540 Eligibility Requirements
Requirements: 1 or 2 AND 3
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Must attend three years full-time at a CA High School, Adult School, or Community college
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Three years of High School credits and three years of full-time at elementary and secondary school.
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3 Must graduate from a California High School, attain a GED or CHSPE, Associate Degree or minimum transfer requirements to a CSU or UC.
Allows AB 540-eligible students to apply for a variety of state aid and institutional scholarships, providing access to state financial aid (Cal Grants, institutional aid, scholarships, etc.), making higher education more accessible.
Who Can Apply
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Ineligible for Federal Financial Aid
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Undocumented Students
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With or Without DACA
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TPS Status
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U Visa Holder