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AB540 and undocumented students

Financial aid for AB540 and undocumented students

AB540 and undocumented students who qualify under AB540 criteria can apply for financial aid by submitting the California Dream Act Application, the CADAA, to be considered for state and institutional aid, including grants, need-based scholarships, loans, and work-study.

High school seniors and transfer students, here's what you will need to know when applying for financial aid:

AUG 1:

Begin working on your UC Application.
OCT 1:The California Dream Act Application, the CADAA opens.
NOV 1-30:Submit your admissions application to the University.
MAR 3:Priority deadline to complete your California Dream Act Application, the CADAA for maximum aid consideration. Be sure to also list UC Davis school code 001313.
after filing:Log in to the California Student Aid Commission, or CSAC, to view your CADAA Submission Summary or to check the status of your application.
MAR 2:Priority deadline to apply for a Cal Grant by submitting a GPA Verification Form to CSAC. This deadline also applies to Middle Class Scholarship. 
after applying:Monitor and manage your Cal Grant account on the CSAC website.
mid-MAR-APR:If admitted to UC Davis, you will be able to log in to MyAwards to review your aid and requirements.

Scholarships

  • Entering students will automatically be considered for UC Davis scholarships based on the admissions application.
  • First-year and continuing students may submit the scholarship application for the following academic year online between October and early January.
  • For more information on the scholarship application process, including joining the scholarship opportunities listserv, please visit our undergraduate scholarships webpage.
  • There are many more opportunities to receive outside scholarships. For a list of outside scholarship opportunities, visit our Outside Scholarships listings.

How aid works

Types of aid

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Cost of attendance

The UC Davis cost of attendance is an estimated figure used to determine financial aid eligibility. Review the cost of attendance.

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Sample aid packages

Explore these situations to see how aid is packaged and how students and their families contribute. Explore samples.

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Video FAQs

For quick takes on basic financial aid topics and answers to many of our frequently asked questions, visit our Video FAQs.