California Dream Act

​​​​​Undocumented students are encouraged to apply and enroll at Citrus College.

Undocumented students with DACA stat​us are eligible to establish California resident status for lower tuition, access to state financial aid such as the Cal Grant and scholarships, and access to some state categorical programs like EOPS and CARE. California residents do not need to submit the AB 540 form. To apply for residency, submit the residency reclassification petition.

Undocumented students who do not have DACA status may qualify for AB 540 status that exempts students from nonresident tuition and allows access to some financial aid and some state categorical programs.

In addition, the college's noncredit program​ offers a no fee option which is open to all students regardless of their immigration status.

For questions regarding admissions, residency, and AB 540, please contact the admissions and records office​ at (626) 914-8511, or through the admissions and records online help desk.

​​​​Students who meet specified criteria, including citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented students, may be eligible for an exemption from the nonresident tuition fee. Students who are nonimmigrant persons with valid visas (e.g., F-visa holders or B-visa holders) are not eligible for this AB 540 exemption.

To apply for the AB 540 waiver, students must fill out the AB 540 California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form and provide a copy of their official transcripts to admissions and records.

​​​​​​The California Dream Act, comprising state laws AB 130 and AB 131, have extended eligibility for certain types of institutional and state aid to students, including:

• undocumented students who qualify for nonresident tuition exemption under AB 540, and
• DACA students who qualify for California residency.

The legislation allows students who meet specified criteria to receive the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and the Cal Grant.

Students who submit a California Dream Act application​ are automatically considered for the CCPG, which waives the registration fee. Students can also apply separately using the Dreamer Students Resources​​. This website is a comprehensive resource for students, parents and educators navigating the California Dream Act application. This guide covers basic information, eligibility requirements, information on grants and application steps.

DACA students and AB 540 students are eligible for scholarships, as well.

For additional ​questions regarding financial aid and scholarships, please contact ​financial aid at (626) 914-8592 or through the financial aid online request form.

​​​California Dream Act students (AB 540 and DACA) may be eligible to receive services from the EOPS and CARE programs.

Prior to applying for these programs, students must first apply for the AB 540 exemption through admissions and records or California residency under DACA and also apply for the CCPG in the financial aid office. Once a student is determined eligible, for AB 540 or a California resident and eligible for the CCPG, the student must then submit an application for the EOPS program to determine eligibility for EOPS services.

Students who are eligible for California Dream Act must meet each of the following criteria in order to participate in the EOPS program:

• must be eligible for AB 540 as determined by admissions and records office or a California resident
• must be eligible for the CCPG as determined by financial aid office
• must have less than 45 degree-applicable units completed
• must demonstrate an educational disadvantage as determined by EOPS application
• must be a full-time student (12+ units) each fall and spring semester

In addition to the information listed above, students interested in applying for CARE must meet the following criteria:

• must qualify for EOPS
• must be a single head of household
• must have at least one child
• must be a participant in TANF/CalWORKs​

The resource team page​ on this website lists campus contacts who are trained to help by offering directive​, answering questions, or providing information.

The Citrus College community remains steadfast in its commitment to student success -- providing support, understanding, and resources that may be needed.

• If you are experiencing stress or anxiety, assistance can be provided at the Student Health Center, located on the first floor in the Student Services Building. The Student Health Center's telephone number is (626) 914-8671.

• If you have questions regarding your residency status or need help with immigration resources, please contact Dr. Gerald Sequeira, dean of enrollment services, at (626) 914-8519.

• If you feel you are being harassed or threatened, go directly to human resources, located on the first floor of the Administration Building, or contact Dr. Robert Sammis at (626) 914-8554, Ms. Brenda Fink at (626) 914-8830, or campus safety at (626) 914-8611.

• If you believe you are in an unsafe situation while on campus, contact campus safety immediately at (626) 914-8611 for assistance.

Additionally, the following link to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is intended to help students in times of uncertainty about policies related to the immigration, DACA, Dream Act, AB 504 and related topics: Resources for Undocumented Students.