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.
Dream Resource Program (DRP)
The Dream Resource Program provides both in-person and remote assistance to students with undocumented/mixed legal status. Join our hybrid drop-in sessions, participate in our text/phone call check-ins, and attend our workshops and events. We are here to support and help you find the resources that work best for you.
DRP Services
- Advocacy
- College & Community Resources
- Career Exploration
- Legal clinics
- Mentorship
- Networking Opportunities
- One-on-one appointments with DRP Specialist
- Workshops/Events
You can also receive assistance / referrals with the following:
- Coastline Application
- Financial Aid/California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Free Immigration legal services/resources and referrals
- College, Community and State-wide resources/referrals for students impacted
- by their undocumented/mixed legal status
- Residency/AB540 Forms (California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Form)
- Researching scholarships and financial aid
DRP Online Drop-ins
Want to learn more about the Dream Resource Program? Just looking to connect with undocu-allies at Coastline? Drop in to our virtual office hours and say hi! We meet Wednesdays 1-2pm via Zoom and would enjoy meeting you.
Fall 2023: Wednesdays @ 1 - 2pm
- September 13
- October 4
- October 25
- November 15
- November 29
Mission & Vision
Events & Workshops
Fall 2023
View the Student Calendar for event details.
- September 20 - Time Management Workshop
- September 21 - Transfer for Undocumented and Dreamer Students
- October 16 - Career Resources for Undocu-scholars
- October 17 - Know Your Rights by Chirla
- October 18 - Undocu-ally Training by Chirla
- October 19 - Undocu-Transfer Workshop
- October 27 - Immigrant Day of Action
- November 9 - Time Management Workshop
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.
Campus Resources
For general questions about DACA/Dream Act/Undocumented Student Support and Resources, contact:
- Dalia Zetina, Dream Resource Program
- 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:
- Jenny Vu, Financial Aid
- 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