Financial Aid Resources for Undocumented & Mixed-Status Students
UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center at SJSU
Explore our resource guide designed to support undocumented and mixed-status students in navigating the complexities of completing the 2024-25 FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). We understand the unique challenges immigrant students and their families face, and our curated list of resources aims to provide clear and accessible information. From step-by-step guides on filling out the applications to FAQs addressing common concerns, our goal is to empower students to pursue their educational goals.
🚨 Alerts and Updates Stay informed about the latest developments regarding the 2024-2025 FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application, including open issues and available workarounds.
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Apply by the Priority Deadline - May 2nd
Financial Aid Resources for Students and Families
Undocumented Students and the California Dream Act
FAFSA and Mixed-Status Families
Financial Aid Advising for SJSU Students
â–˛CA Dream Act (CADAA) | â– Â FAFSA |
▲■ Application Window: December 2023 - April 2, 2024 | |
▲■ Student Aid Index (SAI) will replace Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) | |
▲ Will have the same number of questions. | ■ Will reduce the number of questions. |
▲ Language around income for students and parents will be the same. | ■Updated language will use the term “contributor” to describe students, parents, guardians, and spouses. |
▲ Keep similar income reporting requirements | ■ Every contributor that enters information into the FAFSA application will need to consent to data sharing with the IRS even if they didn’t file taxes. |
Source: Â Better FAFSA-Better CADAA - California Student Aid CommissionÂ
* California’s priority deadline has been extended. Students are encouraged to apply by the deadline to be considered for priority financial aid. Students may still submit a financial aid application after the priority deadline to be considered for university aid.
CA Dream Act Application
For information on AB 540 eligibility, visit the CSU Undocumented Students page. | FAFSA
For more information, visit the Eligibility for Non-U.S. Citizens page. |
Resource 🔗: What’s Needed to Complete Your Financial Aid Application | |
🧰 College Success Hub: Student Financial Aid ResourcesThe California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) provides resources and information to students and families related to college access and financial aid. Visit their College Success Hub to access additional resources and information. |
The SJSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (FASO) offers in-person and virtual appointments to students. Visit their website to schedule an appointment in person or online.
Web: sjsu.edu/faso
Email: fao@sjsu.edu
Phone: 408-283-7500 ext. 4
Location: SJSU Student Services Center
🦋 Financial Aid UndocuAlly Network - List of SJSU Financial Aid Advisors that have participated in an UndocuAlly Training hosted by the UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center. |
Need help filling out the CADAA or FAFSA? Students can stop by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to attend one of their upcoming workshops or simply drop-in at the UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Workshops | UndocuSpartan Student Resource CenterFinancial Aid Advising Hours | |
Location:Â Student Services Center
Register online to attend any of the workshops: https://forms.gle/HfPUd261JSMKXZ3cA | Location: Zoom
Schedule an appointment: | Location:Â Clark Hall 100G (Butterfly Room)
Schedule an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/k2HjmFVg8S2CNEz17 Walk-ins welcomed! |
💰🎓 Cash For College State-Wide Workshops
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Federal Student Aid (FSA)
| California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
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The SJSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office administers three types of scholarships: campus scholarships, department scholarships, and private scholarships. Many of the scholarships are open to new and continuing students and many do not require a social security number or AB 540 requirement. Students are encouraged to apply during the application season each spring but do note that many scholarships have different deadlines.
Click here to access the SJSU Spartan Scholarships Application Portal.
“The California Student Aid Commission has strict security and confidentiality policies and procedures in place to protect the integrity and confidentiality of student records.
The California Student Aid Commission has not now, or in the past, shared any information which would indicate a student's immigration status, either documented or undocumented. The California Student Aid Commission also adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
Pursuant to section 502 of the California Penal Code and Public Law 99-474, Title 18, United States Code unauthorized access to applicant information will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
“The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form asks for several pieces of personal information to determine a student’s eligibility for federal student aid. The U.S. Department of Education follows several laws and regulations to handle your information responsibly. Visit the Federal Student Aid website by clicking on the link below to learn more about your privacy rights in relation to filling out the FAFSA form.”
Your Privacy and Rights - FAFSAÂ
“San José State University does not release information from student records without a written consent from the student, except for student information that the university has deemed as directory information [as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)] . SJSU Student Information Disclosure policy is more restricted than what FERPA provides as directory information.”
Learn more about SJSU’s Privacy Rights of Students in Education Records.