Championing Equity: Systemwide AB 540 FAQ

Get answers to common questions about AB 540 (California’s in-state tuition law), eligibility requirements based on attendance and residency, and how to qualify.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Paso 1: Lista de verificación para la solicitud CA Dream Act

Complete esta lista de verificación para asegurarse de haber completado todos los pasos necesarios para ser considerado para toda la ayuda financiera estatal, incluida la beca Cal Grant y la beca de Clase Media.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

Step 2: Cal Grant Checklist

This checklist helps students identify the necessary steps to apply for the Cal Grant.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

Step 1: CA Dream Act Application Checklist

Complete this checklist to ensure that you've completed all necessary steps for the CA Dream Act Application.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

Paso 2: Lista de verificación para Cal Grants

Solicitar el Dream Act de CA como estudiante de último año de secundaria o estudiante de transferencia es la única oportunidad que tienen los AB 540 y los estudiantes indocumentados para recibir la Cal Grant. Esta lista de verificación ayuda a los estudiantes a identificar los pasos necesarios para solicitar la beca Cal Grant.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

AB 1540: Integrating AB 540 Affidavit & CA Dream Act Application

This resource is intended to guide educators and practitioners in ensuring that colleges and universities are successfully receiving and processing the AB 540 affidavits.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

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

AB 540 Attendance Worksheet

Use this worksheet to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition in California by tracking the requirements and monitoring your progress, all in one central location.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet