AB 540: UC Tuition Exemption for Eligible California High School Graduates
General Information
Under AB 540 legislation, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students may qualify for an exemption from UC nonresident tuition if they meet the following criteria:
• Enrolled, or in the process of enrolling at a University of California campus after January 1, 2002
• Attended a high school in California for at least three or more years and graduated from a California high school (or attained the equivalent).
For more information and an application, visit the UCSC Office of the Registrar website (http://reg.ucsc.edu/). Select ‘Residency for Tuition Purposes' from the ‘Fees' section in the left column, and scroll down to ‘Enterable Application for AB540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption.'
Note: Although undocumented students may qualify for a tuition exemption under AB 540 legislation, UCSC cannot provide any federal, state, or university funds to undocumented students.
Scholarship Opportunities for Undocumented Students
Undocumented students are encouraged to apply for funding from outside organizations that offer scholarships to students without regard to their citizenship status.
MALDEF (The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) provides a comprehensive directory of scholarships open to or specifically designated for undocumented students. This information can be found on their website at: http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships.pdf. Please contact the agencies directly for more information regarding their programs.
The Latino College Dollars Directory, published by The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute, provides a comprehensive list of scholarships, many of which are open to undocumented students. This information can be found on their website at: http://latinocollegedollars.org/Scholarship_Directory.pdf Please contact the agencies directly for more information regarding their programs.
The Scholarship Directory (2007 Edition), courtesy of U.S. Congress Woman Lucille Roybal-Allard, provides a comprehensive list of scholarships, some of which are open to undocumented students. This directory can be found on their website at:
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/2007_Student_resource_guide.pdf
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides need-based grants to students actively working for peace and justice. More detailed information can be found on their website at:
http://www.davisputter.org/index.html
The Chicana/Latina Foundation, a non-profit in existence since 1977 offers scholarships annually. More detailed information can be found on their website at: http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship/information.html
College Track, a non-profit organization, pays tuition and meal plans for some undocumented students. Visit their website at http://www.collegetrack.org/ for more information.
The Bay Area Gardeners Foundation, a non-profit founded in 2002, offers scholarships annually. More detailed information can be found on their website at: http://www.bagf.org/
The East Bay College Fund is a community-based non-profit, offering scholarships annually. More detailed information can be found on their website at: http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/
The Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) offers low-income immigrant students, from the San Francisco Bay Area, scholarships to attend U.S. colleges. More detailed information can be found on their website at: http://www.e4fc.org/
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Additional information about financial aid and scholarships for undocumented students can be found at: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
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