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Resources for Undocu Students & Families

Resources for Undocumented and Mixed-Status Students & Families

I stand with undocumented students and families

Del Mar High School is committed to supporting all students and families. Everyone has the potential to succeed.

This page is designed to provide support and resources for undocumented students and families. We believe in fostering an environment where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to reach their academic goals.

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Recognizing the Diversity of our Undocumented Community

We are here for all students and their families. If you have questions or need additional support, please see your counselor or a staff member that you trust in the main office for more information.

Vocabulary

  • Undocumented: Refers to individuals present in the country without authorization. We are using the word undocumented and not the word “Illegal.”
  • DACA: A federal executive action order that allows eligible applicants to receive a 2-year renewable work permit and protection from deportation through USCIS (Homeland Security). California Dream Act is NOT tied to DACA.
  • AB 540: California state legislature exempts an eligible student from paying non-resident enrollment fees. Review the requirements to see if you are eligible for in-state tuition rates.
  • Mixed Status Family: is a family with members who have different immigration statuses. For example, a family with documented children and undocumented parents is considered mixed status.

Resources and Information

Immigrants Rising — Legal, education, and Bay Area resources for students and families.
United We Dream — Your one-stop hub for trustworthy resources about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and all things immigration.
Informed Immigrant — Informed Immigrant connects the undocumented immigrant community and service providers with the information and resources they need to become empowered.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC — United Coalition for Immigrant Services is a partnership between two collaboratives comprising 16 organizations that provide free and low-cost immigration legal aid.
Free to Low-Cost Immigration Legal Help — Local resources that can provide legal help and other services.
San Jose Public Library — Resources, programs and services available from the library.

Resources for Undocumented Students

Immigrants Rising’s FAFSA vs. CA Dream Act Immigrants Rising’s CA Dream Act and Cal Grant Checklists Immigrants Rising’s Types of CA Financial Aid Immigrant’s Rising’s FA Budget worksheet Immigrants Rising’s CA In-State Tuition Tool Immigrants Rising’s FAQs about Submitting the Affidavit

Resources for non-AB 540/SB 68 Students

Immigrants Rising’s AB 540/SB 68 Attendance Worksheet Immigrant’s Rising’s FA Budget worksheet Immigrants Rising’s CA In-State Tuition Tool

Resources for Students from Mixed-Status Families

Immigrants Rising’s Mixed Status Households Guide Immigrants Rising’s FAFSA vs. CA Dream Act

Entrepreneurship Information

Immigrants Rising’s UndocuHustle film Immigrants Rising’s 5 Tips for Freelancing/Independent Contracting

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