Key Dates

Oct. 1

• Cal Grant GPA submission begins
• Talk to your high school about submitting your GPA before March 2
• Online CA Dream Act Application opens
• Make sure you submit the CA Dream Act Application before March 2
• Get help at a Cash for College workshop in your area

March 2

• March 2, is the priority financial aid filing deadline for most colleges and universities and the absolute deadline for submission of your Cal Grant application (CA Dream Act Application + GPA)
• If you or your school submits your certified GPA using your DACA SSN, make sure you include that DACA SSN on question #8 of your CA Dream Act Application
• Better yet, submit a Non-SSN GPA to the CA Student Aid Commission

After March 2

• Some colleges, especially community colleges, accept the CA Dream Act Application throughout the year. Check with your campus Financial Aid Office.