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The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives students who received their high school degree or GED in New York State and students receiving in-state tuition, including undocumented students, access to New York State‐administered student financial aid to support their higher education costs.

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Resources

Alternate Eligibility Pathways Fact Sheet - Discover two additional ways to access NYS financial aid. Here we outline essential details on the eligibility requirements and application process for the NYS DREAM Act and the Alternate Pathway.

Path Determination Guide - Learn what each statement means so that students select the right statement and fill out the correct alternate application.

DREAM Act Quick Tips - Español (Spanish) - NYS DREAM Act students may need help with their NYS DREAM Act portal. This document provides helpful tips and links for NYS DREAM Act students.

DREAM Act Eligibility Guide - A step by step guide to help students navigate the DREAM Act Eligibility Application.

How To Change Information - A step-by-step guide will help students who need to make changes to the TAP application through the DREAM Act Portal.

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NYS DREAM Act applicants or recipients can receive support via email at [email protected] or chat by logging into your HESC ISTS Student Account.

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