Undocumented Community
College of the Redwoods Promise
College of the Redwoods is committed to serving all students who can benefit from a post-secondary education, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, gender, language, socio-economic status, gender identity or expression, medical condition or disability. Additionally, CR would like to remind the community that we will not release any student information related to immigration status without a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law.
FREE! Immigration Resources for Undocumented Students
California Community Colleges is proud to offer numerous services and protections to undocumented students, including those who are protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Our system does not capture information on undocumented students and our colleges will not release personally identifiable student information related to immigration status unless required by judicial order.
It is vital that undocumented residents of California know their rights. For example,
Assembly Bill 540 created a new exemption from the payment of out-of-state tuition
for students who have attended a high school in California for three years and have
earned a high school diploma or equivalent. The legislation was critical because without
it, undocumented students attending a California community college would be paying
thousands of dollars in tuition each year as non-residents or international students.
California is home to an estimated 2.5 million undocumented immigrants, and protecting
our undocumented communities not only is the right thing to do, but it is also the
economically wise thing to do. DACA recipients will contribute $460 billion to the
U.S. economy in the next decade. The California Community Colleges remains committed
to standing with DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants and providing them
with educational opportunities.
- ICE Approach Red Card (for Students)
- ICE Approach Red Card (for CR Faculty)
- Tarjeta roja de aproximación de ICE (para estudiantes)
- Tarjeta roja de aproximación de ICE (para empleados de CR)
Legal Services Project Overview
The purpose of the Community College Immigration Legal Services program is to provide free immigration legal services, including education and outreach services, to students, staff, and faculty on California community college campuses statewide.
The State of California’s 2018-19 Budget provided an initial $10 million investment for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to administer and implement immigration legal services at California community colleges. The initial investment allowed CDSS to fund nine legal service providers to serve 65 colleges. The 2020-21 provided an $10 million to expand the program over the next year. CDSS is partnering with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the Foundation for California Community Colleges to ensure students, staff, and faculty at these colleges are able to access free immigration legal services.
Basic immigration legal assistance includes
- Legal Consultations to Screen for Immigration Relief
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
- Family-based petitions
- Naturalization/Citizenship applications
Services not currently funded (referrals may be provided)
- Removal Defense
- Asylum Applications
CR Campus UndocuLiaison Contact
Irene Gonzalez (Hablo Español)
irene-gonzalez-herrera@redwoods.edu
(707)476-4152 (Feel free to call and ask for what type of aid and resources you qualify
UndocuLiaisons are located on California Community College campuses to provide answers and support for undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds. These resources provide a safe community for UndocuScholars and a judgement free place that makes it easier for students to focus on school and know they have support.
Schedule a FREE appointment today
https://findyourally.com/
We can help schedule the appointments for you. Because appointments are virtual, we offer laptops and quiet rooms for convenience if you want to do the meeting on-campus.
Other Resources
- Getting Started
- Basic Facts About Entrepreneurship
- Working For Yourself
- Comenzando Tu Camino De Emprendimiento
- Itin Guide
- 5 Tips To Get Started As An Independent Contractor/Freelancer
- Independent Contractor Brainstorming Worksheet
- Income & Career Alternatives For Undocumented Students
- #Undocuhustle Film
Business Plan
Design Thinking And Developing A Business Model Are Essential Components For Coming Up With Your Business Idea Or Expanding The Growth Of Your Business. In This Webinar, You Will Learn More About How To Incorporate Design Thinking In All Aspects Of A Business To Stimulate Growth And Innovation. You Will Also Learn How To Use The Business Model Canvas (Bmc) To Organize And Test Your Ideas, So That You Minimize The Risk Of Failure And Maximize The Potential For Success.
- Webinar
- Business Model Canvas & Design Thinking
- Business Structures
- Worker Cooperatives & Llc’s
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Financing A Business
- Credit & Financial Capital
- Financing/Bootstrapping Your Business
- Marketing & Financing: How Social Media Can Lead To Fundraising For Your Startup
- Managing A Business
- Itins, Eins & Taxes
- Getting Ready For 2019 Tax Season
- Accounting & Financial Management For Business
- Asset Protection For Immigrant Entrepreneurs In The Us
- Asset Protection For Immigrant Entrepreneurs In California
- Benefits For Immigrant Entrepreneurs
- Retirement Options For Immigrant Entrepreneurs
- Immigration Remedies Through Entrepreneurship
- State & National Policies
- New(Ish) Rights In Ca: State Legislation To Support Undocumented Immigrant Entrepreneurs Webinar
- Resources For Educators & Allies
- 5 Tips For Educators To Help Students Get Started As Independent Contractors/Freelancers
- Income & Career Options For Undocumented Students: How Colleges Can Help
- Helping Students Get Their Undocuhustle On: Introduction To Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Qualifications For In-State Tuition And Exemption For Non-Resident Tuition In California
- Understand The Differences: In-State Tuition Vs Ca Dream Act Vs Daca
- California Assembly Bill 540 (Ab 540) / Senate Bill 68 (Sb 68)
- Submitting The Affidavit
- Affidavits By Institution
- Ca Residency For Tuition Purposes
Details On State-Based And Institutional Financial Aid And Steps To Apply For Ca Dream Act
- Understand The Differences: In-State Tuition Vs Ca Dream Act Vs Daca
- Ca Dream Act Map
- Fafsa Vs Ca Dream Act: Apply To The Correct Financial Aid In Ca
- Mixed Status Households: How To Apply For In-State Tuition & Financial Aid
- Types Of Financial Aid Available For Undocumented Students
- Ca Dream Act Application Timeline
- Ca Dream Act & Cal Grant Application Checklists
- Verifying Your Income For The Ca Dream Act Application
- Undocumented Student Budget Worksheet
Resources That You Can Use To Build Your Personal Statements And Apply To Scholarships That Don’t Require Proof Of Residency
- Applying For Scholarships & Fellowships
- List Of Scholarships & Fellowships
- Building Your Scholarship Or Fellowship Essay
- Scholarship & Fellowship Search Chart
Resources And Materials Educators And Allies Can Utilize To Assist Undocumented Students
- Top 10 Ways To Support Undocumented Students
- Educational Resource Binder: College Access For Undocumented Students In California
- Quick Guide To College Access
- Applying To The Csu
- Applying To The Uc
- Overview Of Undocumented Students
- Comparison Of Benefits & Rights Based On Immigrant Status In Ca
- Life After College
- California High School Educator Webinar Series
Resources And Materials For Institutions To Assist Undocumented Students
- Building Effective Support For Undocueducators To Thrive & Persist In Higher Education
- Ca Community College Dreamers Project
- Ca Undocucollege Guide & Equity Tool
- Creating Fellowship Programs
- Developing A Strong Undocumented Student Task Force On Your Campus
- Effectively Supporting Black Undocumented Students Through Higher Education
- A Guide To Building On-Campus Undocumented Student Programs
- Increasing Inclusivity For Undocumented Asian Pacific Islander (Api) Students On Your Campus
- Promising Practices For Financial Aid Counselors: Increasing Award Rates For Ca Dream Act
- Protecting Student Data In Ca
- Strengthening Your Campus Website For Undocumented Students
- Understanding The Sanctuary School & Safe Zone Movement
Law & Policy
- Getting Legal Help / Immigration Options
- Getting Legal Help
- Immigration Legal Intake Service Infographic
- Beyond Daca
- Steps To Renew Daca
- Immigration Policy
- Glossary Of Common Legal Terms
- Defining Undocumented
- Overview Of Undocumented Students
- Guide For Undocumented Individuals Traveling In Ca
- How Can I Get My Papers
- Public Charge
- Comparison Of Benefits & Rights Based On Immigrant Status In Ca
- Other Policies
- Registering For The Selective Service
- Overview Of Grants To Individuals (For Public Charities & Private Foundations)
- Creating Fellowship Programs (For Educational Institutions)
- The Real Id: What To Know
Art & Empowerment
- Undocu-Immigrant Mental Health Grounding And Self-Care Toolkit
- Note To Undocumented Students
- Inspirational Posters
- Inclusivity Poster
- Videos & Films Highlighting Undocumented Experience
- How Do We Handle Fear? A Conversation With Jorge Ramos
- Tangible Support For Undocumented Communities During Covid-19