CCC Dreamers Project (Executive Summary)

The report identifies challenges in serving undocumented students in the California Community Colleges. In order to create systemic change that benefits all of California, recommendations for how to better serve undocumented students, paired with current promising practices, are provided for implementation at the individual, group, and institutional levels.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide, Research/Report

CCC Dreamers Project (Full Report)

The report identifies challenges in serving undocumented students in the California Community Colleges. In order to create systemic change that benefits all of California, recommendations for how to better serve undocumented students, paired with current promising practices, are provided for implementation at the individual, group, and institutional levels.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide, Research/Report

Overview of Undocumented Students

Learn about what statistics show about the undocumented population, how undocumented students are defined, challenges that undocumented students have in pursing college education, and federal/state policies impacting undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout, Research/Report

Helping Students Get Their UndocuHustle On: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Lesson Plan)

Use this lesson plan to introduce entrepreneurship as a valid income-generating opportunity for anyone, regardless of immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

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

Types of Financial Aid Available for Undocumented Students in California

Use this chart to identify what kinds of grants, scholarships, and institutional aid (free money) is available at CCCs, CSUs, UC’s and Private colleges and universities in California.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

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

Learn about your financial aid options as a student who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and have a parent or spouse who is undocumented.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

CA Dream Act Overview

Get details on California's state-based and institutional financial aid and steps to apply for the CA Dream Act.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

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