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By the end of this presentation you will know

What it means to be undocumented.

If you are undocumented, can you go to college?

If you are undocumented, can you apply for

financial aid?

What is the process of applying for college if you

are an undocumented student?

What should/can you do with this information?


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What does it mean to be undocumented?

You are undocumented if you are not a:

U.S. citizen

or a legal permanent resident (green card holder)

or visa holder,

or a processed refugee.

*It does not matter what country you are from.

What about students?

Many students in High School remain undocumented, despite

that they have lived in this country for a significant portion of

their lives.


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If I am undocumented, can I go to college?

You can go to any college or universityin California, if you meet the

admissions requirements.

You cannot be denied admission basedon your immigration status.
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California State Law Assisting

Undocumented Students

AB540, signed into law on October 12, 2001,

authorizes undocumented students to pay in-

state tuition at Californias publiccolleges and

universities.

Just need to meet 3 requirements.


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The 3 Requirements Must have attended a California high school for at least 3 years.

No matter in which order.

Adult school does not apply.

Must have graduated from a California high school or attained theequivalent (GED),

Fill out a tuition exempt form- here you provide proof of the above. Inthis same paper you sign an affidavit where it states that you willapply for legal residency as soon as you are eligible to do so.

*This affidavit is kept confidential by the college/university and by law is

not to be shared with BCIS (formerly INS).

*The college revises your paperwork and gives you AB 540 status.


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The Controversy

In fact, anystudent is able to apply for AB 540 status,

whether documented or not.

For example:

HS student moves to different state for over a year,then decides that wants to attend Cal State LA.

Technically you are not a resident in CA any more,

you have two options:

Wait a year to gain residency in CA

Or Apply as an AB 540 student.


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AB540: The Facts

AB540 does not apply to private colleges and

universities.

AB540 does not grant legal residency to qualifying

students.

AB540 does not grant state or federal financial aid

eligibility.

AB540 only exempts the student from nonresident(out of state) tuition.


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What is the process of applying for college for

undocumented students?

Talk to your college counselor as early as possible.

Ask, ask, ask:

College applications, entrance exams, fee waivers, cost ofattendance, and available resources for undocumented

students. Talk to AB540 College students to get advice about applyingto and attending college.

Research scholarships and other ways to pay for college.

Know that you have a right to higher education but that it isgoing to take work and dedication on your part.

You can do it


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If I am undocumented,

Can I apply for financial aid?

As an undocumented student,

you do not qualify for state

or federal financial aid.

(*You might be eligible for financial

aid if you are in the process of getting

your residency.)


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How Do I pay For College??

By Feeding Your Pig ! !

Use creative ways to fundraise (i.e.

raffles, donations, yard sales, cup cake

sales, ect!

Apply for scholarships that do not

require U.S. citizenship or residency.

Evaluate your personal situation andmake decisions based on your needs.


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The earlier you start applying for

scholarships, the more money you are

going to have by the time you graduate

and enter your freshman college year.


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Organize Bake Sales

in your neighborhood,

school and church!


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CaliforniaStateUniversityCSU)

CommunityCollegeCC)

Universityof CaliforniaUC)

PrivateUniversity


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Budget Cuts

Since 2003 we have lost $511 million in

funding

This means

overcrowded classes

Losing Great Professors

Cancellation of classes

Increase in tuition

Less RAZA attending college


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Current Bills that aim to help

Undocumented Students

Federal Dream Act

California Dream Act


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Dream Act (S. 2205) Was last introduced by Senator Richard Durbin.

Would take effect in the whole U.S. because it is afederal bill.

Would allow students to apply for residency under

certain requirements. Must have been in the U.S. for at least 5 years and beforethe age of 15yrs.

Attain a high school diploma or GED

No Criminal Record

Complete 2 years in college or Army

Last introduced on October 18, 2007

On Oct. 24, 2007 it failed to receive votes for

consideration.


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California Dream Act (SB. 1)

Authored by Senator Gil Cedillo

Would take effect only in California

Would allow AB 540 students to compete for Cal

Grants

Bill was Vetoed by the Governator in October,2007


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What can you do?


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Join The Student Movement

In California: California Dream Network

(SURGE is one of the members)

C.H.I.R.LA

M.E.Ch.A

Connect with other High School AB540 Student Groups

Create your own AB540 Student group in your school if one

does not already exist.


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Scholarship Tips for Undocumented/

AB540 Students

Scholarship providers may require a ss# only for tax purposes.Contact each provider and ask if you may use your tax ID number(ITIN).

Scholarship monies are limited. Do not rely heavily on these.

Search within your school, school district and local community.

Find creative ways to fund your education (i.e. ask family members,teachers, local business or large companies)

Network. Get to know current AB540 support groups in high school,community and the college you will be attending.


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Contact S.U.R.G.E.

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