DREAM grant program.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill makes a minor adjustment to the California DREAM grant program, which provides financial aid to eligible students attending participating University of California or California State University campuses. The grant is funded by unawarded funds in the institution’s DREAM revolving fund, and it’s designed to help students with financial need, particularly those pursuing instructional programs. This program aims to support students who were Dreamers and are pursuing higher education.
Key provisions
- Establishes the DREAM grant program for eligible students at UC and CSU campuses.
- Grants are funded by unawarded funds in the institution’s DREAM revolving fund.
- Grants are awarded to students with financial need.
- Priority is given to instructional programs when awarding grants.
- Grants do not count towards students’ borrowing limits.
Who is affected
- Students attending University of California and California State University campuses
- Participating institutions (UC and CSU)
- California residents pursuing higher education
Notable changes
- Clarifies the source of funds for DREAM grants – specifically, new state, institutional matching, or loan repayment funds deposited in the previous academic year.
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