If you are a DREAMer, you may be able to qualify for financial aid! Follow these steps to apply for aid with the California Dream Act Application.
Apply Online
Complete the California Dream Act Application online and make sure DVC is listed as a college on the application.
- The California Dream Act allows undocumented students who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) to receive certain types of financial aid. To find out if you qualify, visit AB 540 Checklist for Dreamers.
- Ideally, students should apply between October 1 - March 2nd and the application must be renewed every year.
Submit AB 540 Form to Admissions
To qualify for the California Dream Act, students must provide proof of AB540 eligibility by submitting the Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request Form to DVC Admissions with a copy of high school transcripts.
Check InSite for Updates
About two weeks after submitting the California Dream Act Application online, the DVC Financial Aid Office will send a follow-up email to your InSite account with more instructions. You may be required to complete and submit additional forms or documents to Financial Aid. To find out, log in to InSite and click on the Financial Aid icon.
Submit Required Documents
After you have printed, gathered, and completed all documents listed on the Financial Aid Checklist, contact Phoebe Keesey, the undocumented student liaison in the financial aid office, to submit your documents. You can reach her at pkeesey@dvc.edu or by calling 925-969-2124.
Select How You Want to Receive Your Aid
If you are eligible for financial aid, you will need to select your disbursement preference.
Review Your Financial Aid Award Letter
You will receive a financial aid award offer email in your InSite account about 2-4 weeks after submitting your documents. The award letter will be posted to your InSite account and list the type and amount of financial aid you qualified to receive.