The Senator José Peralta 
New York State DREAM Act 
Opening the doors of higher education to thousands 
The Senator José Peralta 
New York State DREAM Act 
Opening the doors of higher education to thousands 
Beginning with the 2019-20 academic year, thousands more students 
seeking a college degree may be eligible for NYS financial aid to support 
their higher education costs through the New York State DREAM Act: 

• Those with certain documented and undocumented statuses, 
including DACA status 
• Lawful permanent residents 
• U.S. citizens 
Your immigration status is kept confidential by New York State and your college under New York State and federal law 

visit hesc.ny.gov/dream 
to learn how you can benefit