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College of the Redwoods Promise/ Promesa de College of the Redwoods

College of the Redwoods is committed to serving all students who can benefit from a post-secondary education, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, gender, language, socio-economic status, gender identity or expression, medical condition or disability. Additionally, CR would like to remind the community that we will not release any student information related to immigration status without a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law.

College of the Redwoods se compromete a servir a todos los estudiantes que pueden beneficiarse de una educación postsecundaria, sin tener en cuenta la raza, el origen étnico, la religión, el origen nacional, el estado migratorio, la edad, el género, el idioma, el estado socioeconómico, la identidad o expresión de género, la condición médica o la discapacidad. Además, CR desea recordar a la comunidad que no divulgaremos ninguna información estudiantil relacionada con el estado migratorio sin una orden judicial, citación u orden judicial, a menos que lo autorice el estudiante o lo exija la ley.

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FREE! Immigration Resources for Undocumented Students

California Community Colleges is proud to offer numerous services and protections to undocumented students, including those who are protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Our system does not capture information on undocumented students and our colleges will not release personally identifiable student information related to immigration status unless required by judicial order. 

It is vital that undocumented residents of California know their rights. For example, Assembly Bill 540 created a new exemption from the payment of out-of-state tuition for students who have attended a high school in California for three years and have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. The legislation was critical because without it, undocumented students attending a California community college would be paying thousands of dollars in tuition each year as non-residents or international students.

California is home to an estimated 2.5 million undocumented immigrants, and protecting our undocumented communities not only is the right thing to do, but it is also the economically wise thing to do. DACA recipients will contribute $460 billion to the U.S. economy in the next decade. The California Community Colleges remains committed to standing with DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants and providing them with educational opportunities.

Recursos GRATUITOS para estudiantes Indocumentados!

California Community Colleges se enorgullece de ofrecer numerosos servicios y protecciones a los estudiantes indocumentados, incluidos aquellos que están protegidos por la política de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA). Nuestro sistema no captura información sobre estudiantes indocumentados y nuestras universidades no divulgarán información de identificación personal del estudiante relacionada con el estado migratorio a menos que lo requiera una orden judicial.

Es vital que los residentes indocumentados de California conozcan sus derechos. Por ejemplo, el Proyecto de Ley 540 de la Asamblea creó una nueva exención del pago de matrícula fuera del estado para estudiantes que hayan asistido a una escuela secundaria en California durante tres años y hayan obtenido un diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente. La legislación fue crítica porque sin ella, los estudiantes indocumentados que asisten a un colegio comunitario de California estarían pagando miles de dólares en matrícula cada año como no residentes o estudiantes internacionales.

California es el hogar de aproximadamente 2,5 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, y proteger a nuestras comunidades indocumentadas no solo es lo correcto, sino también lo económicamente inteligente. Los beneficiarios de DACA contribuirán $ 460 mil millones a la economía de los EE. UU. en la próxima década. Los Colegios Comunitarios de California siguen comprometidos a apoyar a los beneficiarios de DACA y otros inmigrantes indocumentados y brindarles oportunidades educativas.

Legal Services Project Overview

The purpose of the Community College Immigration Legal Services program is to provide free immigration legal services, including education and outreach services, to students, staff, and faculty on California community college campuses statewide.

The State of California’s 2018-19 Budget provided an initial $10 million investment for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to administer and implement immigration legal services at California community colleges. The initial investment allowed CDSS to fund nine legal service providers to serve 65 colleges. The 2020-21 provided an $10 million to expand the program over the next year. CDSS is partnering with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the Foundation for California Community Colleges to ensure students, staff, and faculty at these colleges are able to access free immigration legal services.

Descripción general del proyecto de servicios legales

El propósito del programa de Servicios Legales de Inmigración de Colegios Comunitarios es brindar servicios legales de inmigración gratuitos, incluidos servicios de educación y divulgación, a estudiantes, personal y profesores en los campus de colegios comunitarios de California en todo el estado.

El presupuesto del estado de California para 2018-19 proporcionó una inversión inicial de $10 millones para que el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California (CDSS) administre e implemente los servicios legales de inmigración en los colegios comunitarios de California. La inversión inicial permitió que CDSS financiara nueve proveedores de servicios legales para atender a 65 universidades. El 2020-21 proporcionó $ 10 millones para expandir el programa durante el próximo año. CDSS se está asociando con la Oficina del Canciller de los Colegios Comunitarios de California y la Fundación para los Colegios Comunitarios de California para garantizar que los estudiantes, el personal y la facultad de estos colegios puedan acceder a servicios legales de inmigración gratuitos.

Basic immigration legal assistance includes/ La asistencia legal básica de inmigración incluye:

  • Legal Consultations to Screen for Immigration Relief/ Consultas legales para evaluar el alivio de inmigración
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals/ Renovaciones de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA)
  • Family-based petitions/ Peticiones basadas en la familia
  • Naturalization/Citizenship applications/ Solicitudes de naturalización/ciudadanía

Services not currently funded (referrals may be provided)/ Servicios no financiados actualmente (se pueden proporcionar referencias):

  • Removal Defense/ Defensa de Deportación
  • Asylum Applications

CR Campus UndocuLiaison Contact/ Persona de Contacto: 

Irene Gonzalez (Hablo Español) 

irene-gonzalez-herrera@gxitma.net

(707)476-4152 (Feel free to call and ask for what type of aid and resources you qualify/ No dude en llamar y preguntar qué tipo de ayuda y recursos califica)

UndocuLiaisons are located on California Community College campuses to provide answers and support for undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds. These resources provide a safe community for UndocuScholars and a judgement free place that makes it easier for students to focus on school and know they have support. / Los UndocuLiaisons están ubicados en los campus de las universidades comunitarias de California para brindar respuestas y apoyo a los estudiantes indocumentados de todas las nacionalidades y orígenes. Estos recursos brindan una comunidad segura para UndocuScholars y un lugar libre de juicios que facilita que los estudiantes se concentren en la escuela y sepan que cuentan con apoyo. 

Schedule a FREE appointment today/ Programe una cita GRATIS hoy: 

http://findyourally.com/

*We can help schedule the appointments for you. Because appointments are virtual, we offer laptops and quiet rooms for convenience if you want to do the meeting on-campus./ *Podemos ayudar a programar las citas para usted. Debido a que las citas son virtuales, ofrecemos computadoras portátiles y cuartos silenciosos para mayor comodidad si desea realizar la reunión en el campus. 

Other Resources

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FREELANCING

  • GETTING STARTED
  • BASIC FACTS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • WORKING FOR YOURSELF
  • COMENZANDO TU CAMINO DE EMPRENDIMIENTO
  • ITIN GUIDE
  • 5 TIPS TO GET STARTED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/FREELANCER
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BRAINSTORMING WORKSHEET
  • INCOME & CAREER ALTERNATIVES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
  • #UNDOCUHUSTLE FILM

PLANNING & STARTING A BUSINESS

BUSINESS PLAN

Design thinking and developing a business model are essential components for coming up with your business idea or expanding the growth of your business. In this webinar, you will learn more about how to incorporate design thinking in all aspects of a business to stimulate growth and innovation. You will also learn how to use the business model canvas (BMC) to organize and test your ideas, so that you minimize the risk of failure and maximize the potential for success.

  • Webinar
  • BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS & DESIGN THINKING
  • BUSINESS STRUCTURES
  • WORKER COOPERATIVES & LLC’S
  • SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • FINANCING A BUSINESS
  • CREDIT & FINANCIAL CAPITAL
  • FINANCING/BOOTSTRAPPING YOUR BUSINESS
  • MARKETING & FINANCING: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN LEAD TO FUNDRAISING FOR YOUR STARTUP
  • MANAGING A BUSINESS
  • ITINS, EINS & TAXES
  • GETTING READY FOR 2019 TAX SEASON
  • ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS
  • ASSET PROTECTION FOR IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS IN THE US
  • ASSET PROTECTION FOR IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS IN CALIFORNIA
  • BENEFITS FOR IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS
  • RETIREMENT OPTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS
  • IMMIGRATION REMEDIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • STATE & NATIONAL POLICIES
  • NEW(ISH) RIGHTS IN CA: STATE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS WEBINAR
  • RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS & ALLIES
  • 5 TIPS FOR EDUCATORS TO HELP STUDENTS GET STARTED AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS/FREELANCERS
  • INCOME & CAREER OPTIONS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS: HOW COLLEGES CAN HELP
  • HELPING STUDENTS GET THEIR UNDOCUHUSTLE ON: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

HIGHER EDUCATION

HOW IN-STATE TUITION & CA DREAM ACT WORK TOGETHER READ MORE
Know the difference between In-State Tuition and CA Dream Act

IN-STATE TUITION READ MORE
Qualifications for in-state tuition and exemption for non-resident tuition in California

  • UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES: IN-STATE TUITION VS CA DREAM ACT VS DACA
  • CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 540 (AB 540) / SENATE BILL 68 (SB 68)
  • SUBMITTING THE AFFIDAVIT
  • AFFIDAVITS BY INSTITUTION
  • CA RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES

CA DREAM ACT READ MORE
Details on state-based and institutional financial aid and steps to apply for CA Dream Act

  • UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES: IN-STATE TUITION VS CA DREAM ACT VS DACA
  • CA DREAM ACT MAP
  • FAFSA VS CA DREAM ACT: APPLY TO THE CORRECT FINANCIAL AID IN CA
  • MIXED STATUS HOUSEHOLDS: HOW TO APPLY FOR IN-STATE TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
  • TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
  • CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION TIMELINE
  • CA DREAM ACT & CAL GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLISTS
  • VERIFYING YOUR INCOME FOR THE CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION
  • UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT BUDGET WORKSHEET

SCHOLARSHIPS
Resources that you can use to build your personal statements and apply to scholarships that don’t require proof of Residency

  • APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
  • LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
  • BUILDING YOUR SCHOLARSHIP OR FELLOWSHIP ESSAY
  • SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP SEARCH CHART

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS & ALLIES
Resources and materials educators and allies can utilize to assist undocumented students

  • TOP 10 WAYS TO SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
  • EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE BINDER: COLLEGE ACCESS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA
  • QUICK GUIDE TO COLLEGE ACCESS
  • APPLYING TO THE CSU
  • APPLYING TO THE UC
  • OVERVIEW OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
  • COMPARISON OF BENEFITS & RIGHTS BASED ON IMMIGRANT STATUS IN CA
  • LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
  • CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR WEBINAR SERIES

INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICES
Resources and materials for institutions to assist undocumented students

  • BUILDING EFFECTIVE SUPPORT FOR UNDOCUEDUCATORS TO THRIVE & PERSIST IN HIGHER EDUCATION
  • CA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DREAMERS PROJECT
  • CA UNDOCUCOLLEGE GUIDE & EQUITY TOOL
  • CREATING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
  • DEVELOPING A STRONG UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT TASK FORCE ON YOUR CAMPUS
  • EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTING BLACK UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION
  • A GUIDE TO BUILDING ON-CAMPUS UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT PROGRAMS
  • INCREASING INCLUSIVITY FOR UNDOCUMENTED ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (API) STUDENTS ON YOUR CAMPUS
  • PROMISING PRACTICES FOR FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS: INCREASING AWARD RATES FOR CA DREAM ACT
  • PROTECTING STUDENT DATA IN CA
  • STRENGTHENING YOUR CAMPUS WEBSITE FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
  • UNDERSTANDING THE SANCTUARY SCHOOL & SAFE ZONE MOVEMENT

LAW & POLICY

  • GETTING LEGAL HELP / IMMIGRATION OPTIONS
  • GETTING LEGAL HELP
  • IMMIGRATION LEGAL INTAKE SERVICE INFOGRAPHIC
  • BEYOND DACA
  • STEPS TO RENEW DACA
  • IMMIGRATION POLICY
  • GLOSSARY OF COMMON LEGAL TERMS
  • DEFINING UNDOCUMENTED
  • OVERVIEW OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
  • GUIDE FOR UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING IN CA
  • HOW CAN I GET MY PAPERS
  • PUBLIC CHARGE
  • COMPARISON OF BENEFITS & RIGHTS BASED ON IMMIGRANT STATUS IN CA
  • OTHER POLICIES
  • REGISTERING FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE
  • OVERVIEW OF GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS (FOR PUBLIC CHARITIES & PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS)
  • CREATING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS (FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS)
  • THE REAL ID: WHAT TO KNOW

ART & EMPOWERMENT