Undocumented Students Resources

Local Organizations

Centro Legal’s immigration practice is focused on serving the needs of our most vulnerable community members, including families living in poverty, long residing undocumented immigrants and families, youth, victims of violent crimes, asylum seekers, and detained individuals in removal proceedings.

For more information on their legal services click here to visit their website 

For information on their immigration clinics call 510-437-1554 or email info@centrolegal.org

Immigrants Rising is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco that provides services for undocumented immigrants ranging from mental health services, immigration law, college, and resources to pursue careers. 

For more information click here to visit their website 

To get in contact click here for staff emails

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area has helped immigrants, refugees, and their families with services ranging from citizenship support, DACA renewal, family reunification, humanitarian, and deportation defense services. 

IIBA has 7 offices in the Bay Area, click on this link for contact information

For more information click here to visit the website

College Resources

If you’re thinking about applying to UC or just started as new student, there are a range of campus resources to help you.

Each campus has staff and faculty members who can help you find academic, financial, legal, health and social support both on and off campus.

Click here to see each UC's resource center 


As a leader in higher education, the California State University is deeply committed to ensuring academic opportunities are available to all the state's studen​ts, regardless of citizenship status.

If you are an undocumented student, there are many resources available to you -- from grants, loans and scholarships to legal and campus support services.

Click here for more information

Financial Aid for College

California Dream act aPPLICATION (CADAA)

The CADAA is a financial aid application that allows eligible students to apply for certain types of financial aid including: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. Students can apply for financial aid during their senior year of high school (12th grade).

You are eligible to complete the CADAA If:

AB 540 Affidavit

After submitting the CADAA, you will need to submit a signed "Non-Resident Tuition Exemption" Request (AB 540 Affidavit) to your school. This form is necessary for you to qualify for aid through CADAA!

The form declares that you meet all the requirements to qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill (AB) 540. Contact your school to receive the AB 540 Affidavit. 


Scholarships

You can find a list of scholarships here 

GDS+Overview+2023.pdf

Health and Wellness 

Additional resources