California SB323 enables students exempt from nonresident tuition to apply for state financial aid.

California SB323 amends the Education Code to allow students exempt from paying nonresident tuition to apply for state financial aid. The Student Aid Commission must establish procedures and forms for these students to participate in all state financial aid programs. The commission must also inform students and their families about their financial aid options, including the California Dream Act application. By the start of the 2026-27 financial aid cycle, the commission must ensure the California Dream Act application can be used by any student eligible for state financial aid.

California SB323 enables students exempt from nonresident tuition to apply for state financial aid.

California SB323 amends the Education Code to allow students exempt from paying nonresident tuition to apply for state financial aid. The Student Aid Commission must establish procedures and forms for these students to participate in all state financial aid programs. The commission must also inform students and their families about their financial aid options, including the California Dream Act application. By the start of the 2026-27 financial aid cycle, the commission must ensure the California Dream Act application can be used by any student eligible for state financial aid.