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Undocumented Students

Coastline College (CC) strives to provide access to education for all of our students. In accordance with California law, AB 540 and the California Dream Act, undocumented students at CCC have access to resident tuition fees and financial aid.

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AB540

California’s Assembly Bill 540 is a bill signed by Governor Gray Davis on October 12, 2001. This bill allows undocumented students who meet certain requirements to pay in-state tuition instead of out-of-state tuition in California’s higher institutions, such as the University of California, California State Universities and California Community Colleges.

Learn more by visiting the California Student Aid Commission.

CA Dream Act

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident documented students who meet certain provisions to apply for and receive private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, University grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 540 or AB 2000, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application (CADAA).

California Dream Act

If you live in California and meet the eligibility requirements, apply to the California Dream Act through the California Student Aid Commission with the link below.

Dream Act Application

DACA

An executive order created under the administration of President Barack Obama, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) allows individuals who came to the U.S. as children and meet guidelines to request consideration of deferred action for two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Individuals who may qualify for DACA are those who:

Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012.
Came to the United States before their 16^th
Continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, up to the present time.
Were physically present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making their request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS.
Had no lawful status as of June 15, 2012.
Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States
Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Frequently Asked Questions/Topics about DACA