Stay Informed, Remain Calm, and Know Your Rights
Categories: General Announcements, Resources
Take action to protect and support the immigrant families and communities who are at greatest risk.
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New Report on Undocumented Students at CA Community Colleges
Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education, Resources
Expanding institutional support for undocumented immigrants ensures that California’s public higher education system will remain a beacon of hope and opportunity for all.
We’re excited to share our groundbreaking statewide landscape analysis of the California Community Colleges (CCC) resulting in the CCC Dreamers Project Report: Strengthening Institutional Practices To Support Undocumented Student Success.…
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Our Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship Lists
Categories: General Announcements, Resources
Posted: December 17, 2018
Our latest Scholarship & Fellowship List is out! Click here for the newest version.
Scholarships are essential for many undocumented students to pay for higher education, especially students who do not qualify for in-state tuition and state-based financial aid.…
Helping students figure out if they qualify for in-state tuition
Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education, Resources
“Getting in-state tuition helps me become a normal student. I get to be a student who goes to classes and worries about homework not just about money.” — Izabela, Fellow and Scholar
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Students can quickly find out whether they’re eligible for in-state tuition at California colleges and universities through our new In-State Tuition Tool.…
Resources for Schools to Support Undocumented Students
Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education, Resources
When undocumented young people are able to pursue their education, they can create brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our educational resource binder gives educators information and tools to help undocumented students realize their potential.
The binder includes step-by-step guides to applying for California’s in-state tuition, state-based financial aid, and scholarships.…
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Valeria Avila
High School Engagement, Inclusion & Change Group, Program Participant
"I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I can go to college.'"