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.

The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program (DSIG)

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 eligibility, 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 

Step 3 – Submit Hours and Request Payment

You can request payment after performing at least 150 hours. In order to request payment you must: