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UndocuScholar Resource Connection

The UndocuScholar Resource Connection empowers students, staff, faculty, and community members who are undocumented, of mixed-status families, or allies by supporting their academic, personal, and professional goals. The UndocuScholar Resource Connection is committed to providing individualized support and resources to help students achieve their academic pathway.

Learn about how to get started and apply as an undocumented student.

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General Services

We assist with completing the following:

  • Assisting Undocumented, DACA, and AB540 students with the application and enrollment process
  • Residency forms
  • California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
  • Financial aid guidance and scholarship information
  • Connections to other programs on campus
  • Referrals to outside agencies
  • Resources

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Common Terminology Related to Undocumented Students

Definitions of commonly-used terms.

Commonly-Used Terminology

Undocumented Student Admission and Enrollment Steps

American River College welcomes undocumented students who live in the US regardless of DACA status.

Undocumented Student Admission

California Dream Act and AB 540

California Dream Act and AB 540

The California Dream Act allows students who meet the requirements of Assembly Bill 540 to apply for financial aid from the state. AB 540 allows certain students to pay reduced tuition fees.

AB 540 / CA Dream Act

Student ID Help Form

Privacy Notice: American River College will not release any personally identifiable student information, including any data related to immigration status, without a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law.

Student ID Help

Contact

Emailundocuscholar@arc.losrios.edu

Phone: (916) 484-4568

Hours

Monday - Thursday (In-Person)
Fridays (Online & by appointment only)
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Location

Welcome & Support Center, Room 106C
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841

Staff

Student Support Specialist
Catherine Murillo
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Student Personnel Assistant
Michelle Diaz
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Direct Support Services to UndocuScholars and the Undocumented Community

At the UndocuScholar Resource Connection, the student life supervisor, student personnel assistant, and peer mentor provide support and resources to students, staff, faculty, and community members who are undocumented of mixed family status, or allies.

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Subscribe to our email list to receive, newsletters, announcements, and updates on legislation, campus and UndocuScholar events.

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