Apply for the California Dream Act

If you are an undocumented student who qualifies for AB540 and wish to be considered for financial aid, please complete the California Dream Act Application.

Important information for Dreamers

  • The information on your California Dream Act Application will be used to determine your eligibility for state funded financial aid.
  • Undocumented students are not eligible for federally funded financial aid.
  • The California Dream Act is available beginning October 1 each year for the upcoming academic year (starting in the fall).
  • Undocumented students who wish to apply for the Cal Grant must apply by March 2 every year.

For step-by-step information about completing a California Dream Act Application, check out our tutorial videos.


All financial aid students are required to check their DVC student email account through InSite on a regular basis in order to receive notifications, file status updates, announcements, and further instructions from the Financial Aid Office. Follow the link for instructions on how to check your financial aid status through InSite.

Financial Aid school codes:

  • DVC FAFSA Federal School Code: 001191
  • DVC CA DREAM Act Application School Code: 00119100

Contact Financial Aid

Contact

Telephone: 925-969-2009

Email: financialaid@dvc.edu

Fax: 925-691-1132 

Office location: SSC building, first floor Pleasant Hill campus map

Office location

Admissions and Records, San Ramon campus map