2021?22 Trailer Legislation Created New Financial Aid Application Requirement. Currently, just over half of high seniors attending California public schools complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The 2021?22 budget package included trailer legislation creating a new requirement beginning in 2022?23 for school districts to verify that all high school seniors complete a FAFSA or CADAA form, unless the student submits an opt?out form or receives an exemption from the district. Districts will also be required to direct students to relevant support services, including programs operated by CSAC, college readiness organizations, and immigration resource centers, among others.
Overview of 2022?23 Budget
Governor Proposes $3.9 Billion for CSAC in 2022?23. As Figure 3 shows, CSAC funding increases $282 million (8 percent) over the revised 2021?22 level. The two main fund sources for CSAC are state General Fund and federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). In 2022?23, state General Fund would comprise 89 percent of CSAC funding and federal TANF would comprise 10 percent. The remainder would come from various sources, including reimbursements from other departments.
a Includes Assumption Program of Loans for Education, California Military Department GI Bill Awards, Cash for College, Chafee Foster Youth Program, John R. Justice Program, Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships, State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nursing Faculty, and Student Opportunity and Access Program.Continue reading