Supporting Students in CA

Be the educator who helps undocumented students in California succeed and thrive, even in uncertainty. Use our cutting-edge resources and tools to provide critical support to your students, implement promising practices, and build undocu-friendly institutions.

Join Upcoming Events

Spring 2025 Promising Practices Roundtables
Join monthly virtual meetings to connect, build strategies, and share resources with educators across California.
Request Presentation on Entrepreneurship
Request an entrepreneurship presentation for your students or alumni, presented by our Home is Here Opportunity Program participants.
2025 SUCCESS Convening (September 11-12, 2025)
Mark your calendar and join us for networking opportunities, roundtable discussions, keynote speakers, and in-depth issue area workshops.

Navigate In-State Tuition & State Financial Aid

CA In-State Tuition Tool
Help students understand if they meet the requirements for in-state tuition in California.
Championing Equity: Systemwide AB 540 FAQ
Find answers to common questions about AB 540 implementation across all public California higher education institutions and individual campuses.
CA Dream Act Application Map
Navigate the CA Dream Act Application timeline and process using this visual map.

Understand Student Protections

Immigration Preparedness in CA Higher Education Institutions
Understand the laws, systemic guidance, and recommended strategies that protect undocumented students in colleges and universities.
National Immigration Law Center’s Factsheet: Trump’s Recission of Protected Areas Policies
Learn about changes to federally protected areas policies and how to maintain safe access to essential community and educational spaces and services.
Presidents’ Alliance’s Rights & Protections Hub: Guidance for Institutions and Immigrant Students
Get resources on immigrant student rights, legal help, deportation defense, and guidance to protect all students.

Assist Mixed Status Students

Advising Undocumented Students and Students from Mixed Status Families in CA
Know the latest guidance and resources to support undocumented and mixed status students amidst an uncertain political climate.
CA Student Aid Commission’s CA Dream Act for Mixed Status Families
Get resources and information on submitting the CA Dream Act application for mixed status students.
Presidents’ Alliance’s FAFSA Hub
Learn up-to-date information and get resources to support students from mixed status immigrant families in completing FAFSA.

Implement Promising Practices

Promising Practices Roundtables Toolkit
Expand your knowledge of promising practices to support undocumented student success with materials and recordings from past Promising Practices Roundtables.
Communication Principles for Supporting Undocumented Students & Mixed Status Families
Gain strategies when speaking to immigrant students and families about their college and financial aid options.
Developing a Strong Undocumented Student Task Force on Your Campus
Understand how to build or strengthen an effective undocumented student task force to create meaningful institutional change in your campus.
A Guide to Building On-Campus Undocumented Student Programs
Learn how to establish and strengthen support services and sustainable programming for undocumented students at your college or university.

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	UndocuDigest for Higher Education Subscribe to our higher education newsletter for the latest news, highlights, and resources relevant to the undocumented community.
	Resources on Higher Education Find resources you can use to assist undocumented students and build lasting institutional practices.
	Posters for Undocumented Students Download free posters for your classroom and campus to create inclusive spaces for undocumented students.