financial Aid
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships are types of aid that help students pay for their education. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid.
AB 540 is a way that some undocumented students can achieve a college education.
- Must have attended a California school for 3 or more full academic years (between grades 9 though 12, inclusive and does not need to be consecutive years.);
- Must have or will graduate from a California high school or have attained a G.E.D.;
- Must register or is currently enrolled at an accredited institution of public higher education in California;
- Must file or will file an affidavit as required by individual institutions, stating that the filer will apply for legal residency as soon as possible;
- Must not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, E, etc.)
AB540 RESOURCES