In California, U.S. citizens seeking college aid use the FAFSA, while undocumented students use the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). This year, there has been a significant drop in Dream Act applications—nearly 16% overall and 20% among new filers and high school seniors. This decline is partly attributed to issues with FAFSA that may have impacted awareness and application efforts for CADAA. The Dream Act’s completion rates have been falling since at least 2019, with a notable dip during the pandemic.
Financial Aid Applications from Undocumented California Students Plunged this Year
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