Education and opportunity
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- I am undocumented and want to go to collegeApply, pay the in-state price and get state aid.6 steps
- I need money for collegeThe right aid form, the deadline and scholarships.5 steps
- I do not qualify for AB 540Check again, then find ways to pay less.3 steps
- I am enrolling my child in schoolEnrollment, meals, language help and special education.5 steps
- I am worried about ICE at my child's schoolWhat schools must do and what you can do this week.4 steps
- I finished college and want to work or keep studyingWork, licenses and graduate school.3 steps
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- English classes and adult learningFind language, literacy and adult education starting points.
- School and learning supportFind education starting points, including early intervention and special education.
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- Overview: Education and opportunityEvery child in California can go to public school. Many students without papers can pay the in state price and get state money for college. You don't need DACA or a Social Security number. Start where you are, then pick the page that fits you.
- College Complete GuideComplete guide
- K to 12 Parents Complete GuideComplete guide
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K to 12 schoolEnrollment, school rights and ICE at school.14
- K to 12 Parents Complete GuideComplete guide
- Can ICE come into schoolQuick answer
- English learner help and interpreters
- Equal sports for girls
- Free school meals and health care
- ICE at School Parents
- If ICE comes to a schoolQuick answer
- Immigrant students' school rightsQuick answer
- Know your rights for young people
- Protect your kids at schoolQuick answer
- School and Child Care ICE Response
- School discrimination complaint
- School Enrollment
- Special education in California
In-state tuition and AB 540Lower tuition and the AB 540 form.14
- AB 540 vs. CA Dream Act vs. DACAQuick answer
- Become a resident for tuitionQuick answer
- CSU tuition exemptionQuick answer
- Do I meet AB 540?Quick answer
- Fill out the AB 540 affidavitQuick answer
- Get the AB 540 formQuick answer
- Higher tuition without papers?Quick answer
- In State Tuition
- In state tuition and the Dream ActQuick answer
- Lower tuition before AB 540
- Resident tuition after a status change
- Track your AB 540 school yearsQuick answer
- Ways to lower your tuitionQuick answer
- Who qualifies for in state tuitionQuick answer
Financial aid and the CA Dream ActDream Act, FAFSA, Cal Grant and comparing offers.16
- Apply for the CA Dream ActQuick answer
- Budget as an undocumented studentQuick answer
- CA Dream Act Application
- CA Dream Act deadlinesQuick answer
- Cal Grant Checklist
- College and aid glossary
- College Money
- Compare aid offers and budget
- Compare financial aid offersQuick answer
- Dream Act income verification
- FAFSA or Dream Act
- FAFSA or Dream Act applicationQuick answer
- Get considered for a Cal GrantQuick answer
- How much college costsQuick answer
- Mixed Status FAFSA
- State aid for undocumented studentsQuick answer
ScholarshipsFinding, applying and writing essays.9
- Grad school scholarships for DreamersQuick answer
- Scholarship or fellowship?Quick answer
- Scholarships
- Scholarships without citizenshipQuick answer
- Start your scholarship essayQuick answer
- TheDream.US National Scholarship
- TheDream.US National Scholarship eligibilityQuick answer
- Track your scholarship applicationsQuick answer
- Write your scholarship essay
Applying to collegeUC, Cal State and getting started.6
Graduate and law schoolGrad school, law school and loans.3
Support on campusLegal help, accommodations and campus support.4
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All 41 checklistsOrganizations and resources
All resources in this area- TheDream.USScholarship information for eligible undocumented students pursuing college.College scholarships
- California adult education directoryFind adult education providers, including adult schools, colleges and literacy programs.Official starting point
- USAGov English learningFind online English lessons and starting points for local literacy and English classes.Official starting point
- California Student Aid CommissionFind California student financial aid information, including California Dream Act Application resources.Official starting point
- California education servicesExplore state education services, school-related resources and learning opportunities.Official starting point