Financial Aid
Assisting students in receiving a college education
Dream Act Information
The California Dream Act of 2011 was passed into laws AB 130 and AB 131. At Los Medanos College these laws allow AB 540 eligible students to apply for and receive several types of financial aid, including:
- Board of Governors Fee Waivers
- State financial aid like Cal Grants and Chafee Grants
- Assistance from EOPS, CARE or CalWORKs
- Privately-funded scholarships
For more information:
Who is an AB540 Student?
- Attended a California high school for at least three years;
- Graduated from a California high school, got a GED or passed the California High School Proficiency Exam;
- Are registered or enrolled at a California community college and
- If required, complete an affidavit saying you have filed (or will file when you are eligible to do so) for legal immigration status
Step 1: Determine if you are AB540 Eligible
Step 2: Submit Dream Act Applications
Once you have been determined AB540 eligible, please complete and submit the following applications:
- CA Dream Act On-line Application
- Special Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application for AB540
Submit this form to the Financial Aid Office.
Note: If you have already submitted a CA Dream Act Application and have questions, please contact:
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) at: caldreamact@csac.ca.gov or 888-224-7268
Available Types of Aid
Questions:
Please email: Program CoordinatorPatty Herrera
California Dream Act Workshops:
A Free Workshop for AB-540 Students
Presented by the Financial Aid Office
Come find out about the California Dream Act and financial aid programs that are available for AB-540 students.
At this workshop you will:
- Learn about the California Dream Act and other financial aid programs available
- Receive assistance completing a Dream Act and Board of Governors Fee Waiver application
- Get all your questions answered
California Dream Act |
Thursday, December 13, 2012 5:30 – 6:30 |
Science Bldg. SC-136 |
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