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Supporting Undocumented Students
Jesus RamirezAssistant Director of Undergraduate AdmissionsDominican University of California
Denise PeñaAssociate Director of Financial AidDominican University of California
Agenda
1. Overview & Background
2. Laws affecting Undocumented Students
3. Admissions Process
4. Financial Resources
5. Resources for Undocumented Students
6. Q&A
Background
Undocumented Student: [uhn-dok-yuh-men-tid stood-nt] (noun) a foreign national who: (1) entered the United States without inspection or with fraudulent documents; or (2) entered legally as a nonimmigrant but then violated the terms of his or her status and remained in the United States without authorization (as defined by the National Immigration Law Center) see also: DREAMer
The Numbers
Background Legislation
Plyler vs. Doe - In 1982, this Supreme Court ruling determined that a K-12 education is a fundamental and protected right and will be provided to all children in the United States, regardless of citizenship or residency status.
Family Educational and Privacy Act (FERPA) – This federal law protects the privacy of student records at educational institutions, including elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
AB540
AB 540 is a California state law that allows qualified undocumented students to pay in-state tuition instead of out-of-state tuition at
California’s public higher education institutions. Students who:
attended a California high school for three years AND
graduated from a California highs school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED OR CA High School Proficiency Exam) AND
register or be currently enrolled at an accredited institution of public higher education AND
sign a statement (Affidavit) with the college or university AND
not hold a valid non-immigrant visa such as visas F, J, H, and L
AB130 AB131
allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities.
allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive state-funded financial aid such as institutional grants, community college fee waivers, Cal Grant and Chafee Grant.
CA DREAM Act
In State Tuition
Federal DREAM Act
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is a bipartisan bill that would create a pathway for the legalization of undocumented students
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Creates new opportunities for about 1.7 million undocumented youth who: came to the U.S. before the age of 16 have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least five years have graduated from high school or obtained a GED
Qualifying immigrant youth can request a temporary two-year reprieve from deportation and apply for: a work permit, a Social Security Number, temporary lawful presence and a more tangible future in the United States. Unfortunately, this legislation does not qualify eligible students for Federal Financial Aid.
California State University
www.csumentor.edu
• Admissions: Eligibility Index• A-G (at least a 2.0)• SAT or ACT
• Service Area: Based on
location
• Deadline: November 30th • AB540 students: Submit
Affidavit for each campus immediately after applying
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California
• Admissions:• A-G (at least a 3.0)• SAT or ACT• SAT Subject• Personal Statement
• Guarantee Admissions: Eligible
students
• Deadline: November 30th
• AB540 students: • Citizenship and SSN should be left
blank on application
• Submit Affidavit after being admitted and you commit to University (each UC has its own affidavit)
Independent Universities
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) 76 Schools in California –
Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) accredited
Each University functions independentlyAdmissions – No Index
A-G Courses (recommended) SAT or ACTs Essay Letter(s) of Recommendation Portfolio/Audition Interview
Application Process: Deadlines will vary• Early Decision/Action• Rolling Admissions• Priority Deadlines • Application Deadlines
AB540 students: • CommonApp – Citizenship
Status: Other• SSN – Leave blank • Prepared general AB540
affidavit for each• Contact Admissions Counselor
www.aiccu.edu
California Community Colleges
AB540 Students• Student submits affidavit
after being admitted and before paying for registration fees
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.6 million students attending 112 colleges (www.cccco.edu).
Admissions• Apply through cccapply.org• Applying in Spanish (about 20
institutions)
• 18 yrs and older with HS diploma
• Benefit from education
DeadlineNo Formal deadlineLast semester of HS (recommended)
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Resources
The Counselor’s Role
Legally, K-12 school personnel cannot inquire about the immigration status of
students or their parents.
Reach out as early as possible to all studentsExplain the requirements for federal financial
aidKnow CA laws regarding undocumented
studentsLet students know there are scholarships
available
Resources
Dream Act Portal www.dreamact.info Dream Activist www.dreamactivist.org California Dream Network http://www.cadreamnetwork.org Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund www.maldef.org National Immigration Law Center www.nilc.org Pew Hispanic Center www.pewhispanic.org Public Policy Institute of California www.ccpic.org United We Dream www.unitedwedream.org Urban Institute www.urban.org Educators for Fair Consideration www.E4FC.org I.D.E.A.S at UCLA http://ideasla.org/resources.html California Student Aid Commission www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act College Board’s Repository of Resources for Undocumented
Students http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/diversity/Repository-Resources-Undocumented-Students_2012.pdf
Thank you
Questions and Answers