successfully submitting the ca dream application & implementation at ca public universities
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Successfully Submitting the
CA Dream Application&
Implementation at CA Public Universities
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Today’s AGENDAToday’s AGENDA
Overview of CA Dream Application
Questions & Answers Regarding Implementation of CA Dream Act with UC, CSU, CCC & CSAC
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Dream Application Dream Application OverviewOverview
Presentation Created By:Nancy Jodaitis
Financial Aid CounselorAB 540 Advisor
Dream Act CoordinatorSan Francisco State University
&E4FC Educator Action Group
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Question & Answers with Question & Answers with CA Dream Application PanelCA Dream Application Panel
[Enter Presenter’s name here]
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Workshop OverviewWorkshop OverviewKEY POINTS to REMEMBEROVERVIEW of the ApplicationWHEN & HOW to ApplyWHO Should Fill Out ApplicationPARENTAL Information Needed?Highlighting SPECIFIC Problem AreasSuccessfully SUBMITTING Dream AppRESOURCES Available
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Dream Act Aid is not Deferred Dream Act Aid is not Deferred Action (DACA)Action (DACA)
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CA Dream Act of 2011 CA Dream Act of 2011 OverviewOverview
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Changes for 2014-15 Changes for 2014-15 ApplicationApplicationNew Look & Format is User-Friendly1st Question: DREAM App & DACAIndividual Sections by TabsContains Skip Logic and Pop-Ups Timer Reminds Students to Save AppIdentifies Dependent & IndependentConfirmation Page Easier to Access
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Overview of CA Dream Overview of CA Dream ApplicationApplication
Instructions: Dream Application or FAFSA?A. Student QuestionsB. Dependency DeterminationC. Parent Questions & Income (If required)D. SignatureE. Confirmation PageF. CalSAR (Cal Student Aid Report)
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The The deadline is deadline is
MARCH 2MARCH 2NDND ! !*!*!*!*!
REALLY!
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On-Line Application On-Line Application AVAILABLEAVAILABLE
www.caldreamact.orgJanuary 6, 2014 to
March 2, 2014(Priority filing period)
Paper application is also available, online recommended.
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Online Application is MUCH Online Application is MUCH FASTER!FASTER!
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Who Can Fill out Dream Who Can Fill out Dream App?App?
ONLY AB 540 Students & U-VisaHolders should fill out the Dream Application
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Citizens & Legal Perm Citizens & Legal Perm Residents= FAFSAResidents= FAFSA
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Eligible Non-Citizens & T Visa Eligible Non-Citizens & T Visa = FAFSA= FAFSA
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14-15 Application ASKS 14-15 Application ASKS about DACAabout DACA
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Dream App Identifies Dream App Identifies Eligibility CriteriaEligibility Criteria
Checks up front whether DREAM or FAFSA should be used.
Reiterates Need to qualify for AB 540 criteria to meet DREAM eligibility.
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AB 540 Students AB 540 Students QualificationsQualifications
Must be classified as AB 540 Student by CSU, UC or CCC
This means student must:◦File non-resident tuition exemption
affidavit AND
◦Present official high school transcripts three years & graduation at CA High School
◦Receive confirmation that they have been classified as an AB 540 student
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Citizenship Status for Citizenship Status for Dream App Dream App
MUST CHOOSE:Not a citizen or eligible noncitizen
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FAFSA DREAM
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Documents Needed to Complete Documents Needed to Complete
2014-15 CA Dream Application2014-15 CA Dream ApplicationW-2 forms and other 2013 records of income 2013 Income Tax Return (s)
(if student or parents have one) Records of child support paid (if applicable) Records of student scholarships included in
student or parents’ taxes (if applicable) Current investment records Current business and farm records
(if over 100 employees)Current bank statements (if applicable)
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Parental Information & Parental Information & SignatureSignatureRequired UNLESS Student Is: Required UNLESS Student Is:
Born Before 1/1/91MarriedHas dependent children OR dependents
(other than spouse) for whom they provide more than 50% of their support
Attending Graduate SchoolActive in Armed Forces or VeteranCourt Certified Minor in the United States
(Legal Guardianship, Foster Care, etc.)
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Must be Verified by Court Must be Verified by Court in USin US
Foster Care or Ward of CourtEmancipated Minor
Legal GuardianshipUnaccompanied Youth who was
Homeless◦ (emergency & shelter homeless or transitional housing)
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Parental Information Parental Information RequiredRequired
Biological or Adoptive Parents ONLY
NOTGrandmothers, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, ETC.
Unless it would cause physical or emotional harm to contact parents….
Then write letter explaining situation & contact school regarding Dependency Override
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Parents Living in Other Parents Living in Other CountriesCountriesFill out application on-line if they
have access to the internetWork with student to complete on-
line application via phone or mailIndicate foreign taxes & convert to
$$Submit with P.I.N. if possible. If not,
student can send signature page to parent and have them return to CSAC PRIOR to March 2nd
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Documents Needed to Complete Documents Needed to Complete
CA Dream ApplicationCA Dream ApplicationW-2 forms and other 2012 records of income (if student or parents have any) 2012 Income Tax Return (s)
(if student or parents have one) Records of child support paid (if applicable) Records of student scholarships included in
student or parents’ taxes (if applicable) Current investment records Current business and farm records
(if over 100 employees)Current bank statements (if applicable)
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Household IncomeHousehold IncomeStudent must report income and any cash
support given by relatives except food & housing
If student is under 24 years old, their parents must also report their income and any cash support given by relatives except food & housing (Unless married, have children, graduate student, etc.)
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Verification of Household Verification of Household IncomeIncome
Some students may have to verify household income.
If student or parent meet income guidelines, they might be required to present an IRS tax return transcript and/or W2 or 1099 Forms.
Student & Parent can file taxes using ITIN or SSN at ww.irs.gov
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Again… the Again… the deadline is deadline is
MARCH 2MARCH 2NDND ! !*!*!*!*!
REALLY!
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Don’t Wait ~ ESTIMATE!!Don’t Wait ~ ESTIMATE!!If taxes aren’t filed in January or February,
MEET THE MARCH 2ND DEADLINE by answering: □ Will File Taxes
□ Already Filed Taxes□ Not Required to File Taxes
After taxes are filed, go to caldreamact.org and update from ‘Will File’ to ‘Already Filed’
Input actual numbers from 1040 forms
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AB 131 CA State Financial Aid Programs
for UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSCalifornia State GRANTS:
Financial aid that does not have to be repaid.
University Grants(UC, CSU, CCC)
Varies by school(Usually covers state fees)
2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
Cal Grant A $5,472- $12,192Cal Grant B $6,945- $13,665Cal Grant C Vocational programs onlyEOP Grant $100 - $1,000
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University of California Undergraduate
AB 130/131 Financial Aid ProgramsGrants and Scholarships
Financial aid that does not have to be repaid. University Grants
Cost of Attendance less “self-help” expectation
Scholarships
Criteria Vary by CampusLoans and Work-StudyFinancial aid that has to be earned or repaidUniversity Work-Study
Students with permission to work in the US through DACA. Up to $4000 by campus.
Loans A limited number of campuses offer University Loans
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AB 130/131 CA State Financial Aid Programs
for GRADUATE STUDENTSCalifornia State GRANTS:
Financial aid that does not have to be repaid.
AB 130 Departmental Funds Available
Amounts & Availability Varies per Campus/Dept. at CSU or UC
AB 131 University Grants
Usually Covers State Fees
CSU – State U Grant
$2,437 (PT) $3,369 (FT)
UC Grant Undergrad ONLYCal Grants Undergrad ONLYEOP Grant Undergrad ONLY
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Applying for Cal Grant 13-Applying for Cal Grant 13-1414
Submit California Dream Application AND
Non-SSN Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
BY MARCH 2, 2013
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ANY Information MAILED ANY Information MAILED to CSACto CSAC
POSTMARKED by deadline date
California Student Aid Commission
P.O. Box 419077 Rancho Cordova,
Calfornia 95471-9077
Be Sure to get a CERTIFICATE of MAILING from U.S. Post Office to prove you mailed information by deadline date.
Cost: $1.15
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For CAL GRANTS:For CAL GRANTS:www.csac.ca.gov
Create an account at Create an account at WebGrants4Students WebGrants4Students
DREAM ID Needed to check status DREAM ID Needed to check status
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Check your CAL Grant Check your CAL Grant status and Make SURE the status and Make SURE the
Proper School is ListedProper School is Listed
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BOGG Fee Waiver at CCCsBOGG Fee Waiver at CCCsStandard BOGG
Fee Waiver Application for AB 540 students
Per Each CCC, Use asStand Alone or In Conjunction with CSAC Dream Application
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Selective Service Selective Service RegistrationRegistration
Male between the ages of 18 to 25 years MUST register with selective service to meet eligibility requirements.
Over 26 must document inability to register, send letter explaining why didn’t register
Get more info at www.sss.gov
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Students should register via mailing Students should register via mailing in in a selective service registration a selective service registration postcardpostcard www.caldreamact.org or U.S. Post or U.S. Post Office Office
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Successfully Submitting Successfully Submitting ApplicationApplication
STUDENT chooses their User ID and password. This will substitute as their P.I.N. (personal id) to sign the application.
PARENT chooses “Add Parent Signature”, and has student sign into their account. Parent puts in parent name, birthdate and wages to create PARENT PIN, which they use to sign application.
Use confirmation tab to confirm signature
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Common Problems with Filling Common Problems with Filling Out Application or Receiving Out Application or Receiving
DREAM FundsDREAM Funds
Student Name Doesn’t Match Missed Priority DeadlineParent Signature MISSINGLegal Guardianship not recognized in
USStudents not classified as AB 540 at
collegeForgot to Register for Selective Service
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STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO CHECK APPLICATION STATUS CHECK APPLICATION STATUS with CSAC & their Financial Aid with CSAC & their Financial Aid
OfficeOfficeCHECK DREAM Confirmation Page CHECK Financial Aid at All Schools
Is Financial Aid Office waiting for any documents from YOU??
CHECK email you used for applicationVISIT or Call the Office with
Questions~ BE PROACTIVE!
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Where To Get INFO/HELP Where To Get INFO/HELP with CA Dream Application??with CA Dream Application??
CA Student Aid Commission www.csac.ca.org or 888-224-7268
CA Dream Application www.caldreamact.org
Financial Aid Office◦ Website, By Phone, Email, In-Person
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RESOURCES AVAILABLE for RESOURCES AVAILABLE for Dream App Dream App
CA Dream Act Instructions
ww.caldreamact.org
Guidelines for 14-15 Dream Applicationwww.sfsu.edu/
~finaid/ab540
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Guidelines for 14-15 Dream Guidelines for 14-15 Dream ApplicationApplication
Available On-Linewww.sfsu.edu/~finaid/ab540
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AB 540 WEBSITE at SF STATEAB 540 WEBSITE at SF STATE
www.sfsu.edu/~finaid/Abwww.sfsu.edu/~finaid/Ab540540
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UC Berkeley UC Berkeley undocu.berkeley.eduundocu.berkeley.edu
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UC RESOURCES AVAILABLE for UC RESOURCES AVAILABLE for Dream App Dream App
University of California Information http://ucal.us/dream
Help from UC Berkeley http://students.berkeley.edu/finaid/undergraduates/types_dream.htm
and EMAIL: [email protected]
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Educators for Fair ConsiderationEducators for Fair Considerationwww.e4fc.orgwww.e4fc.org
Dream Act GuideFinancial Aid GuideScholarship ListsDACA InformationLegal Remedies Life After College
Guide
All free and downloadable
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Make A Friend In Financial Make A Friend In Financial AIDAID
You Are Welcome to Contact:
Nancy JodaitisSan Francisco State University
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Any Any Questions?Questions?