California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program
The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) is a program that awards qualifying California Dream Act Applicants (CADAA) up to $4,500 per academic year for performing 300 hours of community or volunteer service.
View the brochure about The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program (DSIG)
Eligibility for DSIG
- Applied for CADAA (CA Dream Act Application).
- Have an active Cal Grant B award but extends eligibility to CADAA students with a Cal Grant A award that met Cal Grant B eligibility.
- Have Sufficient Unmet Need.
- Volunteer at a qualifying organization/s.
Steps to Apply
If you think you are eligible, then follow the steps below to apply.
Step 1 - Complete the DSIG application
- Section 1: Provide your information. Make sure you have your DREAM ID.
- Section 2: Must be completed by the Financial Aid Office. Email your form to Mayra.RamirezSantiago@chaffey.edu or stop by the Financial Aid Office in person to have it completed.
- Section 3: After the Financial Aid office completes Section 2, provide the form to your selected service organization to complete.
- Section 4: After all sections have been completed, sign form and submit via email to dsig@csac.ca.gov
Step 2 – Select Organization & Volunteer
- View the list of qualifying organizations and select your volunteer organization from the list.
If your volunteering organization is not listed, have them submit a registration form to CSAC. - Once your application is approved, begin completing and tracking your service hours.
Step 3 – Submit Hours and Request Payment
You can request payment after performing at least 150 hours. In order to request payment you must:
- Email Mayra Ramirez-Santiago to submit payment request
- Complete the Submit Payment Request Form
- Complete your Service Hours Tracker
