The California Student Aid Commission has announced an alternative financial aid application option for college applicants who are U.S. citizens but have at least one parent without a Social Security number.
There's a new workaround for some college applicants who have been stymied by the chaotic rollout of the newly designed federal student aid form. The FAFSA , or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is all-important for many students looking to afford college. The aim of the U.S. Department of Education in overhauling the process was to make it simpler, but the new system was beset by delays and glitches.
These students can use the California Dream Act Application to apply for financial aid to attend a UC, Cal State or California community college. Although the Department of Education said these issues had been fixed for students from families that include immigrants, some have continued to face problems. Students have until May 2 to complete a Dream Act application.
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