Undocumented Students
Coastline College strives to provide equitable access to education for all of our students. In accordance with California law, AB 540 and the California Dream Act, undocumented students have access to resident tuition fees and financial aid.
Coastline Services
- Mentorship
- Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Community Resources
- Career Exploration
- Legal clinics
Dream Resource Program
Mission & Vision
Program Differences
What is the difference between AB 540, the California Dream Act, & DACA?
DACA, AB 540 and the California Dream Act are not the same. In the state of California, the unwinding of DACA does NOT impact a student's ability to attend college, qualify for exemption from non-resident tuition fees, or apply for financial aid.
AB540 (Assembly Bill 540)
- Allows qualified students to pay resident fees at California colleges and universities.
- This is not the same as the California Dream Act. Students who wish to be considered for the CA Dream Act must apply separately.
California Dream Act
- The California Dream Act Application allows students enrolled in eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid.
- This application is unrelated to DACA.
- California Dream Act applications are reviewed by the state of California. Information from this application is not shared with the federal government.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
- Grants two-year worker authorization and temporary relief of deportation.
- DACA applications are reviewed by the federal government.
- Provides temporary Social Security card for work only.
- Does not grant U.S. Citizenship.
Events, Workshops & Biweekly Drop-ins
Spring 2023
View the Student Calendar for event details.
- February 8 - CA Dream Act Application Workshop
- February 15 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
- February 22 - Connecting Through Art
- March 1 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
- March 8 - Undocu-Entrepreneurship Hybrid Series #1
- March 15 - Legal Clinic- CHIRLA
- March 15 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
- March 22 - Undocu-Entrepreneurship Hybrid Series #2
- April 5 - Undocu-Entrepreneurship Hybrid Series #3
- April 12 - Traveling While Undocumented- CHIRLA
- April 12 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
- April 19 - Distress to Do Your Best (D.R.P & Student Retention Office)
- April 26 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
- May 3 - Know Your Rights- CHIRLA
- May 10 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
- May 17 - End of the year celebration- DRP
- May 24 - Dream Resource Program Drop-in
Campus Resources
For general questions about DACA/Dream Act/Undocumented Student Support and Resources, contact:
- Location: Mondays & Wednesdays Newport Beach Campus | Fridays Student Services Center in Fountain Valley
- Hours: 8am - 5pm
- Phone: (714) 241-6003
- Email: dzetina@cccd.edu
For questions about Financial Aid under the California Dream Act, contact:
- Location: Student Services Center in Fountain Valley
- Phone: (714) 241-6100 x84770
- Email: jvu@coastline.edu
Coastline Undocu-Allies
- Javier Alcala, Admissions & Records jalcala@coastline.edu
- Carlos Amescua, Program Director, Student Leadership, Engagement & Global Citizenship jamescua@cccd.edu
- Evelyn Hernandez, Financial Aid Specialist ehernandez140@coastline.edu
- Mariana Ocampo, Student Retention & Re-engagement Office mocampo23@cccd.edu
- Anita Russell, Admissions & Records Specialist Senior arussell@coastline.edu
- Natalie Schonfeld, Dean of Students nschonfeld@coastline.edu
- Lexi Thicksten, Student Life Student Assistant sthicksten.s@cccd.edu
- Paolo Varquez, Career Services pvarquez@coastline.edu
- Helen Ward, Transfer Serivces hward@coastline.edu
- Dalia Zetina, Dream Resource Program Specialist dzetina@cccd.edu