UndocuDREAMers
Welcome!
Mt. San Jacinto College is dedicated to supporting equity and diversity. We seek to provide resources to all our students in support of their educational journey. The purpose of this resource is to provide access to students, their families, and the college community information related to resources specifically for DACA, AB540, and Dreamers.
Bienvenidos!
El Colegio de Mt. San Jacinto, esta dedicado apoyar, equidad y diversidad. Buscamos proveer recursos, en la jornada educativa de los estudiantes. El propósito de este recurso, es proveer accesso a la información, de recursos especificamente relacionados, a DACA, AB540, y Dreamers. Estamos comprometidos en apoyar el accesso a recursos, por medio de información confidencial.
Required Contact Timeline:
Contact 1: July 15, 2024 - September 26, 2024
Contact 2: September 30, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Contact 3: November 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
- Currently enrolled student or prospective students
- Undocumented/DREAMer Students, TPS Recipient, Mix status
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Counseling (Academic, Career, and Personal)
- Book Grant
- Supportive Services
- CA Dream Act/Financial Aid Information
- Resources
- Scholarship Resources
- TODEC Legal Referrals
- Health Referrals
- Personal Growth and Educational Workshops
*Budget Permitting
Submit the FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application
For more information or steps to apply see https://www.msjc.edu/financialaid/steps-to-apply.html.
Submit the California Nonresident Tuition Exemption For Eligible California High School Graduates (AB 540, AB 2000)
For more information see https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/ab-540.html.
- Apply for EOPS EOPS Application Link
- Note your residency status on questions #22-24
- Call to make an appointment with the UndocuDREAMers Counselor
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
SAN JACINTO CAMPUS
Building 1100, Room 1113
1499 N. State Street
San Jacinto, CA 92583
MENIFEE VALLEY CAMPUS
Building 250
28237 La Piedra Road
Menifee, CA 92584
TEMECULA VALLEY CAMPUS
Room 240
Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays
41888 Motor Car Parkway
Temecula, CA 92591
PHONE:
951-487-3295
EMAIL:
HOURS:
M-TH 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
F 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Virtual Only)
DSIG encourages California Dream Act Application (CADAA) students to perform community or volunteer service. The grant will be available to students for up to 8 semesters or up to 12 quarters while they have an active Cal Grant A or B award. Cal Grant A recipients must have met Cal Grant B eligibility. Students shall perform at least 150 hours per semester or 100 hours per quarter of community or volunteer service with a qualifying service organization.
How many DSIG awards are available?
The program is limited to 1,667 participants annually. Students must meet the criteria for an eligible student, attend a qualifying institution, and perform the required service hours with a qualifying organization.
How much can students receive?
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will award up to $4,500 per academic year (up to $2,250 per semester or up to $1,500 per quarter).
How to apply
Students must apply annually to participate in the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Program. The program is limited to 1,667 participants annually. The application period for the new academic year opens July 1. Applications will be accepted through the end of the academic year, June 30 or until all annual awards are exhausted, whichever comes first. Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete any necessary verification for their Cal Grant A or B award. Cal Grant A recipients must have met Cal Grant B eligibility.
Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) - October 14th - 17th
- Come back for updates