Undocumented Student Center

• A combination of three full-time years attendance at a California school (elementary, middle school, high school, adult school, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction School, High School and/or California Community College).
• Graduated with a California high school, equivalent (GED), Associate’s Degree or the fulfillment of the minimum transfer requirements for the UCs or CSUs
• Must file the California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Request Form stating that the filer will apply for legal residency as soon as possible.
• Must not hold a valid non-immigrant visa. (Non-immigrants, as defined by federal law, have been admitted to the United States temporarily and may have been granted one of the following visas: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, TN, TD, V, TROV, NATO).

NOTE: Ineligible students can still attend California colleges as long as they meet the admissions criteria and are accepted by the college or university. They also must pay non-resident fees.

Student Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

Any information provided by the student to Sierra College is protected under FERPA.

• Complete your California Dream Act application by March 2.
• Males over age 18 must register for Selective Services

Ensure your high school has verified your GPA. For questions, contact the California Student Aid Commission at www.csac.ca.gov or call 1-888-224-7268.

Student Privacy

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has strict security and confidentiality policies and procedures in place to protect the integrity and confidentiality of student records.

The CSAC has not (now or in the past) shared any information, which would indicate a student’s immigration status, either documented or undocumented.

The CSAC also adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

• Are under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
• Came to the U.S. before reaching your 16th birthday
• Have continuously resided in the U.S. since July 15, 2007
• Were physically present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012
• Are currently in school, graduated from high school or received a GED, or are an honorably discharged veteran.
• Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor (or three or more other misdemeanors), and do not pose a threat to national security or public safety.

NOTE:

• You may apply for a DACA renewal if your permit expired on or after September 6, 2016.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently not accepting any initial (first-time) DACA applications.
• Advanced parole travel applications are not being accepted at this time. It is recommended that you do not travel abroad.
• If your previous DACA expired before September 5, 2016, or your DACA was previously terminated at any time, you must request DACA as a first-time applicant. 
  NOTE: This is not to be confused with those that never applied in the past; they may not apply at this time.