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FOR COLLEGE FACULTY, STAFF & ADMINISTRATORS (10+)
Effectively Using the CA UndocuCollege Guide & Equity Tool to Increase Institutional Support for Undocumented Students in College.
This presentation is designed to:
1) Expose colleges and universities to innovative institutional models of success that reduce educational roadblocks and improve the campus climate for undocumented students at their school;
2) Elevate the challenges CA institutions are facing across systems that prevent academic success to raise awareness for collective solutions; and
3) Develop a better understanding of how the UndocuCollege Guide Equity Tool will help schools effectively analyze and increase the level of support currently present at their institutions.
Duration: 90-120 minutes
Helping Undocumented Students Maximize Funds from the CA Dream Act
This presentation will help educators gain a better understanding of how to help students successfully apply for and receive all CA state financial aid for which they are eligible. Topics covered will include: an overview of the entire CA Dream application process, eligibility requirements including AB 540 or AB 2000, differences in aid across educational systems, important priority deadlines, common pitfalls that can prevent funds from being awarded, and strategies for meeting college costs not covered by CA Dream Act.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
UndocuAlly Training: Supporting Undocumented Students Graduate from College: Information, Resources and Best Practices
This presentation will provide educators with information, resources and best practices to support undocumented students achieve their academic goals. Educators will receive an overview of AB 540, AB 2000, the CA Dream Act, DACA, and available scholarships with links to specific educational materials. By the end of the presentation, educators will have a basic understanding of the challenges and resources undocumented students can face in their pursuit of a college education.
Duration: 90 minutes
Understanding Residency for Tuition Purposes in CA for Students with AB 540, AB 2000 & U Visas
This presentation will provide educators with a clear understanding of how CA Residency is determined for tuition purposes to ensure a smoother enrollment process into college for their students and access to all financial aid for which they are eligible. Topics will include the differences between CA residency and US citizenship, the importance of parental residency for students under age 19, the necessary elements for residency reclassification, and of course, the eligibility requirements for AB 540, AB 2000, and U visa holders.
Duration: 60 minutes
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