Graduate school planner
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Graduate school planner
Programs I am considering
| Program | Deadline | Test needed | Funding for undocumented students? | Funding is a job or a fellowship? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Twelve to six months before deadlines
- Emailed each program about funding for undocumented students
- Signed up for any test I need
- Made a list of fellowships and checked each one's rules
- Asked about application fee waivers
Three months before
- Asked for letters of recommendation
- Drafted my statement of purpose
- Ordered transcripts
After I apply
- Filed the CA Dream Act Application
- Applied for scholarships and fellowships
After I am admitted
- Turned in my Statement of Legal Residence
- Completed the AB 540 request, with transcripts and diploma
- Checked my DACA end date, if I have DACA: __________
Do not write your immigration status or A number on this sheet.
From Graduate School. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.