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The DREAM Act (short for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act) was a bill in Congress that would have granted legal status to certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and went to school here. Although several versions of the bill have been introduced in Congress since 2001, it has never passed. Who are the Dreamers?

In the last few years the term 鈥淒REAMer鈥� has been used to describe young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, who have lived and gone to school here, and who in many cases identify as American. The term DREAMer originally took its name from the bill in Congress, but it has a double meaning about the undocumented youth who have big hopes and dreams for a better future.

Eligibility

Student must:

1. 51萝莉 for the CA Dream Act 
2. Submit by March 2nd, when required
3. Successfully meet 
   1. income guidelines
   2. GPA & other Cal grant eligibility 
   3. AB 540/ AB 2000/ SB 68 eligibility 
   4. Program requirements for EOP or EOPS

Note: DACA is not required to apply for the CA Dream Act. DACA is a federal program, while CA Dream Act is a state-based financial aid program.

Benefits

The CA Dream Act allows AB 540/ SB 68 students to apply for:

1. State-funded grants (including Cal Grants, State grants, UC Grants & the CA College Promise Grant)
2. State programs such as EOP & EOPS
3. Certain scholarships administered by the public institution
4. Financial aid fee deferments, if applicable

Process

1. 51萝莉 for the CA Dream Act at 
2. If necessary, complete any additional application materials required by your school (e.g. CA & College Promise Grants, institutional scholarships, etc.).
3. Review and accept award on school鈥檚 portal.
4. Confirm and accept Cal Grant, if applicable.
5. Resolve any outstanding holds on your student portal.
6. Ensure your institution approves AB 540/SB 68 classification.

Any student, other than a non-immigrant, who meets all the following requirements shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at all public colleges in California (the California Community Colleges, the California State University and the University of California).

General Eligibility and Residency

• The law does not grant residency; it requires that certain nonresident students be exempted from paying nonresident tuition.
• This benefit is available to all U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the U.S., and aliens who are not non-immigrants (including those who are undocumented), who meet all other eligibility criteria.
• Students must meet all requirements to be eligible for exemption.
• The exemption is not available for persons who are absent from California, but who are taking distance education classes from California Community Colleges.

Requirements

Students must meet the requirements below:

1: Time and Coursework Requirements (either A or B):

(A) Attendance for three full-time years or the equivalent at any combination of the following:

1. California high school
2. California adult school (including non-credit courses offered by a California community college) *
3. California community college (maximum of two years of credit courses can count toward this requirement)鈥�
   

OR

(B) Three years of California high school credits, along with three years of total attendance at a California elementary school, California secondary school, or any combination of the three.                                                                                    

2: Degree or Unit Requirements (completion of any of the following):

1. Graduation from a California high school or the equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC, CHSPE)
2. Attainment of an Associate degree from a California Community College
3. Fulfillment of the minimum transfer requirements from a California Community College to a UC or CSU campus

If you believe you are eligible for AB 540, please complete the following forms:

2. AB 540 Affidavit

For Dreamers submit by email to admissions.staff@chaffey.edu

For US Citizens submit by email to admissions.staff@chaffey.edu

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a kind of temporary administrative relief from deportation. The purpose of DACA is to give eligible immigrants who came to the United States when they were children protection from deportation. DACA gives certain undocumented immigrants: 1) protection from deportation, and 2) a work permit. 

What Are The Requirements For DACA?

• You were under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012;
• You first came to the United States before your 16th birthday;
• You have lived continuously in the United States from June 15, 2007 until the present;
• You were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012 and at the time you apply;
• You came to the United States without documents before June 15, 2012, or your lawful status expired as of June 15, 2012;
• You are currently studying, or you graduated from high school or earned a certificate of completion of high school or GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or military (technical and trade school completion also qualifies); and
• You have NOT been convicted of a felony, certain significant misdemeanors (including a single DUI), or three or more misdemeanors of any kind. Consult with an attorney about ANY contact you have had with law enforcement or immigration authorities.

Visit the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program Next Steps webpage for the Next Steps to take.

Non-California Resident Pathway

Financial support can be found through financial aid, on-campus and off-campus scholarships.

• The 51萝莉 Financial Aid Office helps all students fund their education. The office is located in the student services administration building. 
• Receive FAFSA/Dream Act assistance application every week on Wednesdays from 2pm-3:30pm and Friday from 9:00am to 10:30am. Registration is required.

• So帽adores (Dreamers) Endowment Scholarship with the 51萝莉 Foundation

• Undocumented Students and Financial Aid

Ann E. Perez, Admissions & Records Coordinator
SSA
(909) 652-6602
ann.perez@chaffey.edu 

Sonia Torres, Educational Services Generalist  
SSA
(909) 652-6622
sonia.torres@chaffey.edu 

Fabiola Espitia, Counselor           
Fontana Campus, FNFC-121           
(909) 652-7461              
fabiola.espitia@chaffey.edu 

Lizzete Garcia, Counselor           
Fontana Campus, FNLC     
(909) 652-7433              
lizzete.garcia@chaffey.edu 

Neil Watkins, English Coordinator/Club Advisor             
LA-112 
(909) 652-6952              
neil.watkins@chaffey.edu 

Myra Andrade, Counselor           
MACC-205A       
(909) 652-6341 
myra.andrade@chaffey.edu 

Gabriela Gulliver, Financial Aid Specialist  
SSA        
(909) 652-6148              
gabriela.gulliver@chaffey.edu 

Mayra Ramirez-Santiago
(909)652-7444
Mayra.RamirezSantiago@chaffey.edu 

Maritssa Bonilla-Guerra, Scholarship Specialist
(909) 652-6546
maritssa.bonillaguerra@chaffey.edu 

Albert Rodriguez, Panther Care Manager  
AD-107 
(909) 652-6507              
adalberto.rodriguez@chaffey.edu 

RuthAnn Garcia, Transfer Center Director              
SSA-120              
(909) 652-6144              
ruthann.garcia@chaffey.edu 

• - as a 51萝莉 student you would be able to schedule appointments directly with TODEC legal representative.

  : Student 鈥� include that you were referred by 51萝莉.

• - Video Series
• - Request Red Cards
• - ACLU
• Resources for California Dream Act Application
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• Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) - helps students in distress and provides supportive intervention

• Social Wellness & Behavioral Support - provides social and emotional support to students

 909.652.6505 or email Veronica Rios
SSA - 232 (temporarily)

•  - 24/7 telemedicine and virtual counseling 

• Higher Education Assessment Team (HEAT) -

Officer Maria Rodriguez - maria.rodriguez@chaffey.edu / Richard Munoz, MSW Intern - richard.munoz@chaffey.edu / Andrea Saldate, MSW Intern - andrea.saldate@chaffey.edu - Campus Police number - 909.652.6911

• Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Center: 

Merrill Center ~ 14677 Merrill Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 Ph: (951) 643-2340
Windsor Center ~ 1481 N. Windsor Dr. San Bernardino CA 92404 Ph: (909) 361-6470

• National Hopeline Network - suicide/crisis

855.278.4204 or www.imalive.com

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - crisis call center

800.273.8255 or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

• San Bernardino County United Way - counseling/crisis

211 or 888.435.7565 or  

• Mental Health Services:
  • CHINO 

South Coast Community Services
11780 Central Ave. Suite 205 Chino, CA 91710
Ph: (877) 527-7227

• • FONTANA 

Vista Community Counseling
17053 E. Foothill Blvd., Bldg. B. Fontana, CA 92335
Ph: (909) 347-1300

• • ONTARIO 

Mariposa Community Counseling
2940 Inland Empire Boulevard Ontario, CA 91764
Ph: (909) 458-1350

• • RIALTO 

Mesa Counseling Center
850 E. Foothill Boulevard Rialto, CA 92376
Ph: (909) 421-9301
Emergency After Hrs: 1 (888) 832-9119

• • SAN BERNARDINO 

Family Service Agency of San Bernardino
1669 N. E Street San Bernardino, CA 92405
Ph: (909) 886-6737 

• • UPLAND 

South Coast Community Services
222 N. Mountain Ave., Suite 110-B Upland, CA 91786
Ph: (909) 835-4800

• Crisis Walk-In Clinics: 
  • CWIC Rialto

850 E. Foothill Boulevard Rialto, CA 92376
Ph: (909) 421-9495
M-F 8 am 鈥� 10 pm & Sat 8 am - 5 pm

• • CWIC High Desert Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc. 

12240 Hesperia Road Victorville, CA 92395
Ph: (760) 245-8837
Hours of Operation: 24/7

• • CWIC Morongo Basin Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc. 

7293 Dumosa Ave., Suite 2 Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Ph: (855) 365-6558
Hours of Operation: 24/7

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•  plus 
• SBCSC - San Bernardino Community Service Center

The 51萝莉 Academic Senate stands in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students at 51萝莉.
Faculty inspire students to reach their goals, and have high academic and professional aspirations. Serving the 鈥渨hole student鈥� and developing safe, learning-centered environments is the cornerstone of our values. The Academic Senate embraces equity principles, which include respect for students and all employee groups at the college, the dignity and diversity of all students, and the capacity of all students to learn, grow, and succeed. 鈥� Academic Senate Pride Statement

And to this end, the Academic Senate is dedicated to providing access, opportunity, and support services to all DACA students as they pursue their educational goals at 51萝莉. As faculty leaders, let us stand in unity in support of our DACA student鈥檚 ability to learn and participate in all aspects of the educational opportunities afforded to them with freedom and hope. Our student鈥檚 rights are human rights, which are indivisible.