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Dream Grant
The Dream Grant is based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI) for 2024-2025 with in the following range:
2023-2024 Academic Year: EFC of “0 to 6,656"
2024-2025 Academic Year: SAI of “-1500 to 6,656" (subject to change per updates)
State Student Aid uses data from your CADAA (California Dream Act Application), for AB540 students to calculate an EFC/SAI (whereas Federal Student Aid uses data from the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
Below are refund amounts per semester based on enrollment status:
Enrollment Status | Fall | Spring | Summer |
6 or more units | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- You will be required to complete an ID verification
- You must be enrolled in 6 or more credit each semester
- You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for this award each semester
- Repeated courses may not be counted as part of your enrollment status. Click on Terms of Agreement for more information on re-taking coursework
- Courses not listed on your educational plan may not be included as part of your enrollment status
- The Dream Grant is ONLY for qualified students who meet the AB540 eligibility criteria
- You must not have completed or earned a Bachelor's Degree (or higher)
Q & A's
Q: Why was I awarded this grant?
A: You met the following criteria:
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- You filed a California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Your EFC/SAI is within the qualifying range
Q: How will I receive my refund?
A: It is important for students to select a refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements,
a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information:
https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/
Note: All eligibility requirements indicated above under IMPORTANT INFORMATION must be met.