Know the Difference: AB 540 vs Dream Act vs DACA
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| AB 540 | Dream Act | DACA |
|---|---|---|
| The AB 540 allows qualified non-California residents to be exempt from paying out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities in California. | Assembly Bills, AB 130 and AB 131, allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities. | DACA is a discretionary grant of relief by DHS. It can be granted to individuals who are in removal proceedings, who have final orders of removal, or who have never been in removal proceedings. |
| Does not grant residency. | Does not grant residency. Allows students to qualify for financial aid by completing California Dream Act Application. | DACA is not a law. It was only enacted for 4 years from 2012-2016. |
| You can visit CSUSB's Office of Admission and Student Recruitment to pick up an affidavit or download it online. | For the California Dream Act Application visit http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp | Students should speak with a specialist in regards to their situation before applying for DACA. |
AB 540 and DACA does not grant a student legal residency and they will be classified as a nonresident. Filing and meeting AB 540 requirements exempts a student from paying non-resident tuition.
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