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Completing the California Dream Act Application 2014-15. Mark Franco EOPS Counselor. Agenda Introduction AB 540, AB 130 & 131 Cal Grants Important Dates & Deadlines Where can I apply? Cal. Dream Act Application What’s Next?. Introduction
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Completing the California Dream Act Application 2014-15 Mark Franco EOPS Counselor
Agenda • Introduction • AB 540, AB 130 & 131 • Cal Grants • Important Dates & Deadlines • Where can I apply? • Cal. Dream Act Application • What’s Next?
Introduction • The California Dream Act Application is used to determine the California state financial eligibility of students who meet the qualifications of Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540). The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will process this application. Any aid received can only be used at eligible California institutions.
To complete the California Dream Act Application to receive aid from the State of California as a non-resident applying under AB 540, you must meet the following requirements: • Attend high school in California for at least 3 full years. • Earn a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). • File an affidavit with the college or university you are attending stating that you have filed an application to legalize your immigration status OR that you will file an application as soon as you are eligible to do so.
The California Dream Act The California Dream Act of 2011 is the result of two bills; Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) & Assembly Bill 131 (AB 131). Allow undocumented and documented students who meet certain provisions of AB 540 law to apply for and receive: • Private scholarships funneled through public universities (AB 130) • private donors, alumni contributions, individual departmental • State-administered financial aid, university grants, and community college fee waivers (AB 131). • state financial aid, including Cal Grants
What is Cal. Grant • Money you don’t have to pay back • Meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements • Can be used at any • University of California • California State University or • California Community College • As well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California
Who can applyfor Cal Grant? Forstudentswho: • Are graduatinghighschoolseniors • Attendcommunitycollege and are planningto transfer toa 4-year institutionin Fall2014. (Cal GrantTransfer Entitlement) • Are enrolled in a technicalorvocationalschoolmayapplyfor Cal Grant C Entitlement
General Cal Grant Eligibility Requirements • Be a California resident or meet AB 540 requirements • Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen or meet AB 540 requirements • Meet Selective Service requirements • Attend an eligible California school • Not be in default on a federal student loan • Not have earned a BA/BS degree • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress • Not be incarcerated • Be enrolled at least half-time
Important Dates January 1-March 2, 2014: • Applyfor Cal GrantsbeginningJanuary 1, 2014, Fall of 2014 • DeadlineMarch 2nd! • Applyforhelpinstitutional and collegescholarships as UC Grants, StateUniverisityGrantsbyprioritydeadlines
To complete the application, gather the following documents: • W-2 forms and other 2013 records of income (if you or your parents have any) • 2013 income tax return (s) (if you or your parents have one) For more information if you or your return(s) have not been completed, see the instructions on the Dream Act Application
Taxes • Whathappensif I havenotfiledtaxesbeforecompletingmyapplication… Ifyouhavenotfiledtaxes, you can giveanapproximateamountusingthepreviousyear’sincome. • Whatif I do not file taxes.... In orderto complete the CA DreamActApplication, youmustprovideanestimate of yourincome.
ImportantDetailsforAB 540 students Yourapplicationmaybeselectedforverificationbythecollege/university ManyCalifornia DreamActapplicantssubmittedtaxesusingthe ITIN Personal IdentificationNumberTaxpayer(IdentificationTax ID Number)
Accessing the California Dream Act Application www.csac.ca.gov
You will be asked specific questions to determine your eligibility for the Cal. Dream Act. • For example: • Do you have a social security number? • Did you obtain your social security number granted through Deferred Action? • Do you meet the AB 540 criteria?
Whathappenstotheinformation and howwill I knowif I qualify? Once theapplicationissignedthestudentwillreceive a page confirmationoranychangesneeded in theapplication. Theinformationwillbeelectronicallytransferredtoinstitutions in approximately 8 days.
With successful completion you’ll see the Confirmation PageIf you see comment code, you need a parent signature. Click on the Parent Signature button
Note: You must enter the same wages data as entered for that parent
Enter all data and select “Submit Parent Signature” Hit Continue
After Submitting your Application Login to make sure you are not missing any requirements Check the confirmation page
HowtoApplyfor a Cal Grant ToApplyfor a Cal Grant: Submit a California DreamActApplication, AND A school-verified Cal Grant Grade Point Average (GPA) ApplyafterJanuary 1 and Before March 2, 2014
Cal Grant A Highschoolseniors With a minimum 3.0 GPA Cal Grant CCC Grant Transfer Entitlement Studentswho transfer to a CCC to a four-yearuniversity Havegraduatedfrom a California highschoolafter1/7/00 and notyetreached 28 years With a minimum GPA of 2.40
Cal Grant B Highschoolgraduates Witha minimum GPA of 2.0 Cal Grant B CCC Transfer Entitlement Students at a CCC use to transfer to a universityprogram Havegraduatedfromhighschoolafter 7/1/00 and nottobeover 28 years GPA isusedonly CCC (Minimum GPA 2.40) Potentiallyunlimitednumber of awards
Cal Grant C For Vocational/Technical/Occupational Students Assist with tuition and training costs for occupational, technical, and vocational programs The award includes up to $547 for books, tools and equipment — and up to $2,462 more for tuition Funding is available for up to two years, depending on the length of the program
Whenwill I knowif I qualify? Have I submittedthe Cal. DreamActApplication? Mailedthe GPA VerificaionForm? Forthe Cal Grant, studentswillreceivean email whichwillsayiftheyqualifyor do thefollowing.
After you complete the Dream Act Application • Establish a WebGrants for Students Account at www.webgrants4students.org
What is WebGrants 4 Students? “WebGrants 4 Students” is a website that: • Is separate from the California Dream Act Application site • Access to your Cal Grant award information • Stay on top of your grant application • Provides valuable information about other types of financial aid • Provides links to other related financial aid sites
Further Notes for Dreamers Most males, age 18 through 25 must be registered with Selective Service to be eligible for state student aid. You can register on the Web at www.sss.gov.
Go to www.webgrants4students.org Hit “Create an Account”
Instead of a Social Security Number, students who completed the Dream Act Application must use their Dream Act ID number to establish a WebGrants for Students account.
Cal Grant A Pays • University of California • $12192 (Tuition/Fees) • California State University • $ 5472 (Tuition/Fees) • Community College • Award is held in Reserve • Private / Proprietary • $9084 (Tuition/Fees)
Cal Grant B Pays • University of California • $12192 (Tuition /Fees) $1473 • California State University • $ 5472 (Tuition/Fees) • Community College • $ 1473 • Private / Proprietary • Up to $9084 (Tuition/Fees)
How long might I have a Cal Grant? • 1st time freshman are potentially eligible for up to four years of Cal Grant payment • What is your educational goal - an Associate Degree or a Bachelors Degree? • Use your eligibility wisely • Save eligibility for when you transfer • Can take breaks by using a Leave of Absence