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Better FAFSA/CADAA
On December 27, 2020, Congress passed the FAFSA Simplification Act as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This law results in significant changes to the FAFSA beginning with the 2024-2025 aid year.
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is making changes to the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to align with some of the updates in the FAFSA Simplification Act.
All UCR students must complete either the FAFSA or CADAA to be considered for student aid.
The first step in determining which application you should use.
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, Eligible Non-Citizens (per FAFSA guidelines) & T Visa Holders
CADAA
(California Dream Act Application)
AB 540/SB 68 Eligible California Residents who are Undocumented, DACAmented Individuals, U Visa Holders & TPS Holders