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taramo35

Community College .... Is There Any Financial Help For Undocumented Students ?

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Im about to pay 160 dollars for one class plus the book and a parking permit and other 2 classes . Is there any kinda help out there?

And If there is ... Is it hard to get it ? Can someone explain to me step by step ? :/

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I'm not sure over there, but here it is a no.

I went to the community college to request financial support and the dude there tried everything possible to get my sister and myself help, but you have to be a permanent resident at least to qualify.

Good luck, there's nothing wrong with trying!

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Sorry girl, Im not too familiar with Califonia community college financial aid classes, but here in Texas community colleges they do offer payment plans and sometimes emergency loans. You might want to look into your community colleges financial aid department and see if they offer that. Yes, unfortunately education is expensive. Now I understand why so many people have outstanding student loans..good luck.

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Didn't they pass the California Dream Act? I think in addition to in-state tuition, if you're low income you get financial aid. They have restrictions like you have to have graduated or attended a California High School for 3 years. I know it applies to all the public colleges and universities so maybe. I'm not 100% sure. Maybe ask an advisor. I also know that in New York the CUNY's offer financial aid to anyone as long as you qualify for it.

Good luck :D

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California does have the California Dream Act. which entitles an undocumented student to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities.

this 1st link is the link for the instructions for the California Dream Act app.

http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2013-14_california_dream_application_instructions.pdf

2nd link is for the application itself

http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2013-14_paper_dream_application.pdf

3rd link is for the worksheet

http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2013-14_dream_application_worksheet.pdf

i dont know, where you applied for school, but it is worth a try to talk to the financial aid department and ask them what your options are and if the California Dream Act applies to community and junior colleges as well.

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I go to a community college near my area in california and they provided me with a board of governor fee waiver.

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California does have the California Dream Act. which entitles an undocumented student to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities.

this 1st link is the link for the instructions for the California Dream Act app.

http://www.csac.ca.g...nstructions.pdf

2nd link is for the application itself

http://www.csac.ca.g...application.pdf

3rd link is for the worksheet

http://www.csac.ca.g...n_worksheet.pdf

i dont know, where you applied for school, but it is worth a try to talk to the financial aid department and ask them what your options are and if the California Dream Act applies to community and junior colleges as well.

Nice!

What more info could one want!

Also, check this thread.http://forum.adreamact.com/topic/1189-college-application-help-thanks/

It might help!

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I did that for last semester but I still had to pay like 500 for 2 classes ... I that a lot cheaper than with no help?

Every state is different, let alone each institution. You should really look into the opportunities that Pswa mentioned regarding Financial Aid for Dreamers in Cali...

Take advantage of everything and get educated!

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I did that for last semester but I still had to pay like 500 for 2 classes ... I that a lot cheaper than with no help?

Well Now that the California Dream Act is in action you can apply for Either BOG Fee Waiver or FAFSA for whichever school you are going to. I go to SMC, and I applied for the BOG for Spring Semester. However you can apply for FAFSA as well. Talk to a counselor at your school taramo35

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