Comparison of Benefits and Rights Based on Immigrant Status in California

Learn about public benefits and rights related to education, financial aid, and transportation based on immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Verifying Your Income for the CA Dream Act Application

Learn about the income verification process, which includes requirements for dependent and independent students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Defining Undocumented

A brief description of the term undocumented.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

SB 1141 Fact Sheet

Quick facts about AB 540/SB 68 (Expanded In-state Tuition Eligibility in California).

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

CA Residency for Tuition Purposes

Know the rules regarding CA residency for tuition purposes.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Mixed Status Households: How to Apply for In-State Tuition and Financial Aid

Use this resource to ensure you will be considered for resident fees and financial aid as a student with citizenship or legal permanent residency, but whose parents are undocumented.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Worker Cooperatives and LLCs

Learn what Worker Cooperatives and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are, how they work, and what history and movement are behind them.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide, Webinar/Video

Business Plans (Webinar)

How to create a successful business plan

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Credit and Financial Capital (Webinar)

How to check and establish credit

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Credit and Financial Capital (Handout)

Additional links and resources

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Credit and Financial Capital

Learn about building credit and how to access financial capital for yourself and your business, regardless of immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Choosing a Business Structure

Undocumented individuals can set up four main types of business structures -- sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and limited liability company or worker co-ops. Learn about the benefits, limitations, and requirements of each structure.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes (Webinar)

Filing taxes as independent contractor, finding tax preparers, and tips on tax deductibles.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes (Handout)

Additional links and resources

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes

Basic information related to Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and Employer Identification Number (EIN) as well as related documents when filing taxes as an independent contractor (with and without employees).

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide