Assembly Bill (AB) 540 is a California law passed in 2001 that exempts certain students, including undocumented students, who meet the eligibility requirements from paying nonresident tuition and allows access to some state-based financial aid and programs.

View a detailed list of financial aid options that students with the AB 540 affidavit are eligible for on the Immigrants Rising website.

How to Apply

To apply for the AB 540 affidavit at Citrus College, eligible students must submit the Nonresident Tuition Exemption application and a copy of their official transcripts to admissions and records. Review a detailed breakdown of the requirements.

Undocumented students who do not currectly meet the AB 540 requirements may be able to build up their eligibility. The In-State Tuition Tool on the Immigrants Rising website can help students determine if they are eligible before applying.