California Institute of Technology - California Dream Act

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 2, 2027 deadline.

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