The following website has a lot of information on how to pay for the cost of college:
https://icangotocollege.com/financial-aid
California College Promise Grant Application
free university
college promise scholarship
California
For eligible California residents, the Promise Grant assists students with mandatory registration fees throughout the academic year semesters of summer, fall and spring. It does not waive any optional fees such as the student union fee. There is no limit to the number of units that are covered by the Promise Grant.
Assistance for the purchase of books and supplies must be requested separately at
https://studentaid.gov/welcome/?redirectTo=%2Fh%2Fapply-for-aid%2Ffafsa
https://www.losmedanos.edu/studentservices/eops/
https://www.dvc.edu/student-services/eops-care/
https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
AB 540 Students
To be eligible for the California College Promise Scholarship, AB540 students must: Meet AB540 qualifications as determined by Admissions and Records.
Complete the California Dream Act Application.
Meet income guidelines.
Please note: If the Office of Admissions and Records determines that you have AB540 status, this status does not grant residency, it merely exempts you from paying non-resident fees.
The 4CD Promise is a district-wide program that leverages CA AB 19 funds to offer free tuition to first-time full-time students at any of the 4CD campuses.
You can find all the details, as well as the link for students to submit their pledge, on the district website here
https://www.4cd.edu/ed/cp/
There is a link at the top center of the page that says “Spanish” that takes you to this brochure in Spanish
https://www.4cd.edu/ed/cp/docs/FT3-Spanish.pdf
To apply for the Grant de Promises/Promise Grant with
Contra Costa College:
https://bog.opencccapply.net/gateway/bog?cccMisCode=311&locale=es
To apply for the Grant de Promises/Promise Grant with
Diablo Valley College:
https://bog.opencccapply.net/gateway/bog?cccMisCode=312
To apply for the Grant de Promises/Promise Grant with
Los Medanos College:
https://bog.opencccapply.net/gateway/bog?cccMisCode=313
General information about financial aid for:
Contra Costa College:
Diablo Valley College:
https://www.dvc.edu/student-services/financial-aid/index.html
Los Medanos College:
https://www.losmedanos.edu/financialaid/types.aspx
HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Students enrolled in a California State University or California Community College may be eligible for free immigration legal support.
This legal services project exists in partnership with trusted community service organizations that provide pro bono consultation and support for temporary independent students.
Connect with organizations or the campus coalition of undocumented students to learn more and get started!
https://www.ilrc.org/about-higher-education-technical-assistance-project
OCTOBER 2022
IMPORTANT DACA UPDATE FAQ
More changes and updates are expected around the DACA policy as we wait for a decision from the Texas district court around the final DACA rule.
Below is a list of links with frequently asked questions to help community members navigate the changes to DACA.
https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/daca_update_october_2022.pdf
Have Questions?
Call Connie James of Voces Latinas Unidas
(925) 787-8127
Please call after 6:30 pm