Berkeley
University of California
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Berkeley Undergraduate Dream Act Aid
the Facts
Berkeley Undergraduate Dream Act Aid is a new financial aid program made possible by the passage
of the California Dream Act of 2011. The first part of the California Dream Act, Assembly Bill 130
(AB 130), allows students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under AB 540 and who are
ineligible for federal aid to receive scholarships from private sources. The second part of the California
Dream Act, Assembly Bill 131 (AB 131), allows students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition
under AB 540 and who are ineligible for federal aid to receive grants and scholarships from state and
University sources.
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You may be eligible to receive scholarships, a Cal Grant, institutional grants (including
Berkeley Middle Class Access Plan awards), and/or UC Berkeley Director’s Work-Study.
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You apply for this aid by completing the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) California Dream
Act Application at www.caldreamact.org. The application is available January 1, and the priority deadline
for submitting it is March 2.
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You need to qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption to be eligible.
for more information
UC Berkeley Undergraduate Dream Act Aid web page
students.berkeley.edu/finaid/undergraduates/types_dream.htm
UC Berkeley Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Undocumented Student Program
undocu.berkeley.edu
AB 540 information
ab540.com
UC Berkeley Nonresident Tuition Exemption Form (AB 540 Waiver)
registrar.berkeley.edu/DisplayMedia.aspx?ID=UCTE_for_Elig_CA_HSGrads.pdf
Educators for Fair Consideration (website with many helpful resources)
www.e4fc.org/ or www.facebook.com/e4fcfans
Scholarship Lists
www.e4fc.org/resources/scholarshiplists.html
check MyFinAid to view your awards
MyFinAid is UC Berkeley’s online financial aid system at myfinaid.berkeley.edu. All students receiving
financial aid at UC Berkeley can view their awards on MyFinAid. You will need your CalNet ID to access
MyFinAid. Check MyFinAid regularly for financial aid package updates, as well as for important
communications from the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
still have Questions?
Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office website: financialaid.berkeley.edu
Email [email protected]
Call (510) 642-6363 (leave a voicemail message)
AB 130 allows all students who qualify for AB 540 nonresident tuition exemptions,
including undocumented students, to apply for private scholarships awarded by
California public colleges and universities.
AB 131 allows all students who qualify for AB 540 nonresident tuition exemptions,
What does AB 131 do?
including undocumented students, to apply for Cal Grant awards and for grants
and scholarships awarded by California public colleges and universities.
UC believes that students who attended and graduated from high school in
California, but are not legal residents, should have access to higher education.
These students are highly motivated to succeed despite the obstacles they face.
Through their hard work and perseverance, they have met the academic standards
Why did UC support
required to attend UC. Their accomplishments should not be disregarded or
AB 130 and AB 131?
their future jeopardized because of their immigration status. By allowing AB 540
students to apply for and receive financial aid from the state and UC, AB 130
and AB 131 help place these students on a more equal footing with other needy
students and enhance their access to college.
UC’s financial aid programs are primarily funded from tuition revenue. UC
Where will funding for UC sets aside about 30 percent of undergraduate tuition revenue for financial
aid. Undocumented students pay into this pool but have been prevented from
awards come from?
receiving any assistance from it until now.
No. AB 130 and AB 131 affect only students who are exempt from paying
nonresident tuition under AB 540. To qualify, students must have attended a
Do AB 130 and AB 131
California high school for at least three years and graduated from a California
affect all undocumented
high school. In addition, undocumented students must attest that they have filed
students?
an application to legalize their immigration status, or will file an application as
soon as they are eligible to do so.
No. You must qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption in order to
I am from another state
receive California Dream Act aid. To receive an AB 540 nonresident tuition
and am currently a
nonresident student at UC exemption, you must have attended a California high school for at least three full
Berkeley. Am I eligible for years and you must have graduated from a California high school.
California Dream Act aid?
No. You must qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption in order to
I am an international
receive California Dream Act aid. To receive an AB 540 nonresident tuition
student. Am I eligible for
exemption, you must have attended a California high school for at least three full
California Dream Act aid?
years and you must have graduated from a California high school.
I am a prospective student As a prospective student, you may be eligible for scholarships, a Cal Grant,
institutional grants (including Berkeley Middle Class Access Plan awards), and/
applying to UC Berkeley.
or UC Berkeley Director’s Work-Study. You apply for this aid by completing the
What types of aid will I
California Student Aid Commission California Dream Act Application at www.
be eligible for under the
caldreamact.org. The application is available January 1, and the priority deadline
California Dream Act?
for submitting it is March 2.
How do I apply?
Is this a one-time award,
You can apply each year, or each semester, if your circumstances change.
or can I apply every year?
The AB 131 part of the California Dream Act allows all students who qualify for
AB 540 nonresident tuition exemptions, including undocumented students, to
When will I be eligible for apply for Cal Grant awards and for grants and scholarships awarded by California
public colleges and universities. The California Student Aid Commission has
a Cal Grant?
announced that the first Cal Grants available as a result of this law will be awards
for the 2013-14 academic year, beginning in fall 2013.
What does AB 130 do?
This flyer is online at students.berkeley.edu/finaid/news/publications.htm
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