UC Student Services:
Meeting the Needs of UC’s
Diverse Student Populations
AB540/Undocumented Students
• Alejandro Delgadillo, Associate Director, UCM Bright Success Center Services for Undocumented Students and Special Populations
• Ana Miram Barragan, Coordinator, UCI Dreamers Program
• Ana Navarrete, Academic Adviser, UCSC AB540 Student Services
• Graciela Fernandez, Director, UCI Student Outreach and Retention
(SOAR) Center
• Saul Quiroz, Assistant Director, UCSB Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships
What is Assembly Bill 540?
Assembly Bill 540:
To qualify as an AB 540 student, undocumented students
must:
• On October 12, 2001, Governor Gray Davis signed into
law Assembly Bill 540 section (Assemblyman Marco
Firebaugh) adding a new section, 68130.5, to the
California Education Code.
• Have attended a California high school for 3 years or more full
academic years (between grades 9 through 12. They do not
need to be consecutive years).
• Assembly Bill 540 allows qualified students to pay
in‐state tuition at California’s institutions of higher
education. For example, based in 2013‐2014, the
average in‐state annual tuition for a fulltime student at
the University of California was $13,200 compared to
out‐state tuition $36,078 for a non‐resident student.
• Does not grant permanent residence or is a pathway to
citizenship.
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• Have or will graduate from a California high school or have
attained a G.E.D.; or received a passing mark on the California High
School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE).
• Register or be currently enrolled at an accredited institution of
public higher education in California.
• File or plan to file an affidavit as required by individual
institutions, stating that he/she will apply for legal residency as
soon as possible.
• Not hold a valid non‐immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, E, etc.).
Students that do not qualify for AB 540 can still attend a
California institution of higher education as long as they meet
the admissions criteria and are accepted by the university, but
they must pay out‐state tuition.
California Dream Act
• The California Dream Act is a
combination of two bills, Assembly Bill
(AB) 130 and AB 131.
• Combined these Assembly Bills
constitute what is called the California
Dream Act.
• Undocumented AB 540 students apply
for aid by completing the California Dream
Act Application, via the California Student
Aid Commission, www.csac.ca.gov.
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AB 130:
Assembly Bill 130 was signed into law by
Governor Jerry Brown on July 25, 2011,
granting undocumented AB 540 students
access to an estimated $88 million in private
financial aid in the form of scholarships and
grants.
AB 131:
Assembly Bill 130 was signed into law by
Governor Jerry Brown on October 8, 2011.
Undocumented AB 540 students receive
state-based financial aid such as Cal Grants,
State University Grants and Board of
Governor’s Fee Waivers.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
(Must submit the California Dream Act Application, Not FAFSA)
What Is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA)
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security
announced that certain people who came to the United
States as children and meet several guidelines may
request consideration of deferred action for a period of
two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for
work authorization.
Deferred Action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to
defer removal action against an individual for a certain
period. Deferred Action does not provide lawful status.
DACA students may:
• Work on-campus, or off-campus
• Through Advanced Parole may study abroad or leave
the country for educational/research purposes
• May NOW use assigned Social Security number on
the college application.
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Students may request consideration of deferred action for
childhood arrivals if you:
• Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
• Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
• Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007,
up to the present time;
• Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and
at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action
with USCIS;
• Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012;
• Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of
completion from high school, have obtained a general education
development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran
of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
• Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or
three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat
to national security or public safety.
UC President’s Initiative Supporting
Undocumented Students
$5 million has been allocated to enhance
services and financial aid programs
designed to support undocumented
students at the University of California.
$2.75 million has been allocated to fund
loan and work-study programs for
undocumented undergraduate students
who applied for financial aid under the
California Dream Act.
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Services Available for
Undocumented Students at the UC
The President’s funding will provide for:
UC campuses will provide guidance and
support to Undocumented students:
• Academic counseling, legal support, financial aid
resources, and extensive campus referral network
• Supporting staff and/or resource centers; including a single
staff member to serve as primary liaison and point of contact
for Undocumented students
• Providing individualized academic and social support;
• Curriculum and training for students, faculty, and
staff on institutional support for Undocumented
students
• Coordinating campus services with community-based legal
and financial resources;
• Programs and organizations, and internships
specifically for Undocumented students
• Providing courses on the Undocumented Immigrant
experience; and,
• Providing targeted counseling and psychological
services; or career and graduate school advising
• Providing targeted counseling and psychological services; or
career and graduate school advising.
• Emergency funds and resources
• Centralized Undocumented Student Center
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• Campuses are encouraged to consult with student leaders
and organizations regarding the needs of Undocumented
students as they develop their expenditure plan.
Applying to the
University of California
When completing the UC
Application:
• Under the question of Country of
Citizenship, Undocumented students should
scroll down and indicate “No Selection”
• After indicating “No Selection” the student
will be able to skip the Social Security section
and continue with the application
• DACA recipients must NOW use their
assigned Social Security #
• Or, Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN)
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After Accepting Your Admission
After submitting your Statement of
Intent to Register (SIR):
A student’s classification as a resident or
nonresident is determined by the Residence
Deputy, located in the Registrar’s Office or
Office of Admissions and Records on each
of the University of California campuses.
Classifications are based on evidence
presented in a student’s Statement of Legal
Residence (SLR) and supporting evidence
a campus deems necessary for
determination.
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California Non-Residential Tuition
Exemption Request
To be submitted after the student
has accepted their admission via
Statement of Intent to Register (SIR);
• The affidavit is required by the UC campus
the student will be attending
• The affidavit states that the student will adjust
their status, as soon as they are eligible to do
so
• Students are not required to submit a new
affidavit when there is continuous enrollment
• The information on the affidavit is kept
confidential, as required by law. Immigration
has no access to student information
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Information and Resources
• http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/
• http://aspiredreamers.org/
• http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/applying-to-uc.html
• http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/financial-aid.html
• http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/campus-support.html
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Foster Youth Services
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Alyssa Heckmann, Foster Youth Support Coordinator, UCR Guardian
Scholars
Amy Hamel, Adviser, UCSC Services for Transfer and Re-Entry
Students (STARS),
Kevin Bristow, Coordinator, UCM Guardian Scholar Program
Lisa Przekop, Director of Admissions & Advisor, UCSB Guardian
Scholar Program
Natalie B Schonfeld, Director, UCI Student Transition Services
UC CAMPUS PROGRAMS
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Berkeley, Cal Independent Scholars Network
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Davis, Guardian Scholars
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Irvine, Former Foster Youth Connect
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Los Angeles, Guardian Scholars Program
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Merced, Guardian Scholars Program
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Riverside, Guardian Scholars
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San Diego, Guardian Scholars Program
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Santa Barbara, Guardian Scholars
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Santa Cruz, The Smith Renaissance Society
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California Assembly Bill 12:
Fostering Connections to Success Act
AB12 – The California Fostering Connections to Success Act:
• Effective January 1, 2012.
• Law allows California to use federal funds instead of state funds to
extend transitional services to FY.
• Optional extended care for youth aging out at age 18.
o Option is to stay in foster care as “non-minor dependents” until
the age of 21, only if the youth meets one of 5 requirements – i.e.,
completing high school, enrolled in college, employed 80 hours a
month.
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Campus Foster Youth
Support Services Include:
• Outreach and Recruitment
• Counseling and Support
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Employment Opportunities
• Academic Advising and Monitoring
• Admissions and Financial Assistance
• Access to on-campus year-round housing; including family housing
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Financial Support for Foster Youth:
University Scholarships and Grants
Grants:
• California Student Aid Commission California Chafee/ETV Grant
Program
• Cal Grant
• Federal Pell Grant
Scholarships:
• Foster A Dream and/or Fostering Futures (Bay Area/Northern CA)
• Orangewood Children’s Foundation (Orange County residents)
• United Friends of the Children (Los Angeles County residents)
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Supporting Foster Youth
During Transition
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Work with students to identify application and financial
aid deadlines.
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Connect students with the foster youth program
coordinator/director at each of the UCs to which they
applied (even before they apply).
• Encourage students to self-identify as current/former
foster youth.
• Act as a support/referral reference.
• Encourage students to continue their education at the
University of California.
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Remind students that almost all Guardian
Scholars/EOPS/ Foster Youth programs vary in eligibility
and services
Information and Resources
• http://www.ucop.edu/student-affairs/campus-contacts/coordinators-ofservices-for-current-and-former-foster-youth/index.html
• https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/
• http://www.fosteringfuturesfoundation.org/
• http://www.fosteradream.org/
• http://www.orangewoodfoundation.org/
• http://www.unitedfriends.org/
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Student Veterans
• Adelí Durón, Director, UCI Veterans Services Center
• Claudia Parrish, Program Coordinator, UCSC Services for
Transfer and Re-entry Students
• Chryssa Jones, Coordinator, UCR Veterans Services
• Holly Mayo, Coordinator, UCM Veterans Services
• Kevin Hagedorn, Coordinator, UCSB Veteran and Military
Services
Information for Freshmen
Military/Veterans:
Military Family Members:
• Reserve & National Guard
members may be eligible for
federal education benefits
• May qualify for state or federal
education benefits
o CalVet College Fee Waiver
o Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill
o VA survivor/dependent benefits
• ROTC cadets may qualify for
tuition scholarships
• UC campuses support leave of
absence for deployment and
training
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• Scholarships for veterans and
military family members
(www.nrd.gov)
Transfer Student
Pre-Admission Recommendations
CC Year 1:
CC Year 2:
•
Research your UC major
•
Apply on time
•
Use assist.org for transfer
requirements
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Complete Transfer Academic Update
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Apply for financial aid
•
Explore housing options
•
Complete transfer course requirements
Plan best use of GI Bill
entitlement
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Meet the SIR deadline
Use TAP/TAG (if applicable)
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Attend Transfer Orientation
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Meet with a UC campus
admissions counselor to
develop an education plan
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Admission Requirements for
Student Veterans
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Same deadline and the same
eligibility requirements apply
•
Veteran status positive factor in
holistic review
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No academic credit for DD214 or
for CLEP/DANTES
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JST review for UC course
equivalents
•
VA requires students to submit all
transcripts
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Tips for a Successful
Student Veterans Transfer
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Academic advising: goals/programs
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Discuss benefit options early
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Conserve GI Bill entitlement
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Complete IGETC (if applicable)
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Pay attention to deadlines
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Apply for financial aid early
•
Seek accommodations & services
•
Connect with other student veterans
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Veterans Services Coordinator (primary contact)
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Veterans Education Benefits Certifying Official
Admissions
Academic Advising
Financial Aid
Counseling & Psychological Services Center
Offices for Students with Disabilities
Career Services Center
Housing & Residential Life
Berkeley
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Campus Veterans Support Team is a group of dedicated professionals who address the unique needs of the campus veteran student population. The support
team provides the tools that each individual veteran needs in order to meet his/her educational goals.
*Coordinator and Certifying Official responsibilities are handled by same person
> Services offered, but no direct contact identified
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Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Admissions Services by Campus
Veteran admissions support 1
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Veteran-specific orientation
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Outreach to veterans at local Community
Colleges
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Veteran specific admissions and financial aid (including veterans’ educational benefits) information provided to assist veterans through the admissions process.
a student has submitted their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), the campus will provide transition support (e.g., housing and financial aid advisement) prior
to the first day of classes.
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Veteran transition course
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Specific programs/services for veterans’ dependents or
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Information and Resources
• http://www.ucop.edu/student-affairs/programs-andinitiatives/student-populations/veterans-and-active-dutymilitary-personnel.html
• http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
• https://www.calvet.ca.gov/veteran-services-benefits/education
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Students with Disabilities
•
Gary White, Director, UCSB Disability Services
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Holly Mayo, Director, UCM Disability Services
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Jan Serrantino, Director, UCI Disability Services
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Laura Riley, Interim Director, UCR Student Special Services
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Peggy Church, Director, UCSC Disability Resource Center
Differences between
High School and University
for Students with Disabilities
Comparisons between High School and College
• Applicable Laws
• Required Documentation
• Student’s Role: Self-Advocacy
• Parental Role
• Instruction
• Grades and Tests
• Study Responsibilities
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Verification of Disability Process
• Verification is proof that an individual has a current
disability.
• Verification of the disability is the responsibility of each
student seeking accommodations and services.
• UC documentation verification guidelines and forms are
found at each campus DS website.
• Once your disability is verified, you may request
accommodations.
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Application Process to Receive
Disability Support Services
Under Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, the following steps must be completed:
1.
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3.
4.
Self-disclose to the disability services office.
Provide current disability verification.
Meet with DS Staff in person to develop accommodation plan.
Visitations to campus are highly encouraged.
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Senior Year Transition Goals
Transition Goals Checklist – The following can be used by students in
planning transition goals during their senior year in high school.
•
Find Out More about Their Disability –
1. Name their disability and describe how it affects their learning.
2. Identify their strengths in learning; these will help them in school.
3. Identify learning strategies
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Learn How to Advocate for Themselves
1. Attend all their education planning meetings.
2. Ask questions when they don’t understand something.
3. Develop problem solving strategies.
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Develop a Personal Information File
•
Investigate Possible Careers
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HELPFUL HINTS TO SUCCESS
1. Obtain a college catalog and
class schedule
2. Attend all of class meetings.
3. Maintain academic progress.
4. Use campus resources and
student services.
5. Balance college schedule – inside and outside of the classroom.
6. Keep a calendar of all appointments, exams and assignment due dates.
7. Use the tutoring centers; take advantage of specialized classes and workshops.
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Information and Resources
• http://www.ucop.edu/student-affairs/campus-contacts/directors-ofservices-for-students-with-disabilities/index.html
• http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
• http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf
• http://idea.ed.gov
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Thank You