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Originally Posted by TAKEaPillChill

I think you are highly misinformed. California Dream Act is just for financial aid.


SENATE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE


GILBERT A. CEDILLO
SENATOR, TWENTY SECOND DISTRICT


SB 1301 (Cedillo) California Dream Act
Fact Sheet

What is the California Dream Act?
The California Dream Act is a state legislative proposal that allows U.S. citizen and undocumented “AB 540” students to apply and compete for financial aid at California public colleges and universities without the use of the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

What law will the California Dream Act specifically change?
Institutional Student Aid: This bill would allow AB 540 students to apply and compete for institutional aid administered by the attending college or university (i.e. State University Grant, UC Grant, scholarships, work study, and loan programs)

What is the Problem?
California high school graduates who have been accepted to our premier public colleges and universities may not be recognized as state residents and may be ineligible for state financial aid. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, there are over 25,000 undocumented students who graduate every year from high school. These students confront a difficult challenge of financing their college education because they are ineligible for any federal grants or loans and are unable to legally work.

“Many of these youngsters find themselves caught in a catch-22 situation. As [undocumented] immigrants, they cannot work legally. They are also effectively barred from developing academically beyond high school because of the high cost of pursuing higher education. In short, although these children have built their lives here, they have no possibility of achieving and living the American dream. What a tremendous loss for them, and what a tremendous loss to our society.” – Republican U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch author of earlier versions of the federal DREAM Act

What is an “AB 540” student?
“AB 540” students are those students who may qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in California (California Education Code §68130.5). Regardless of immigration status, students may qualify for instate tuition at the UC, CSU, and CCC, if they meet ALL of the following requirements:
1. Attend high school in California for three or more years;
2. Graduate from a California high school or pass the GED; and
3. If undocumented, file an affidavit with the college or university stating that they have applied for a lawful immigration status or will apply as soon as they are eligible to do so.

Does this mean an “AB 540” student would have to fill out a FAFSA?
An undocumented student should not file a FAFSA because it may affect their future application for legalization. The California Dream Act would allow the state to fund its neediest students while they are awaiting their legalization process by creating procedures where AB 540 students can compete with their peers without the use of the FAFSA.

For More Information Contact:
Eric Guerra – Capitol Office: (916) 651-4327 or [email protected]
Marvin Pineda – District Office: (213) 612-9566 or [email protected]
Visit Senator Cedillo’s Website at www.sen.ca.gov/cedillo

Please fax letters of support for the California Dream Act to Senator Cedillo’s Capitol Office at (916) 327-8817

Originally Posted by nickbroken

Let me look into that for you, I have a lot of relatives up there that know refugees. If you are from Mexico there is a good chance you can get it with all the cartel drug wars and people dying down there and what not.

Originally Posted by hgr1915

So i guess the article is wrong. Thanks for ruining my day!!!

Originally Posted by Mona Lisa

How does one claim refugee to move to Canada ?

Originally Posted by Dream becomes Reality

^^^^Eddy, mentioning that may actually accelerate your case being denied because you're confirming that you are not being honest on just going there as a student. It's either you apply as a student and remain a student OR directly apply for residency, but hey maybe I'm wrong.

Originally Posted by hgr1915

So i guess the article is wrong. Thanks for ruining my day!!!

Originally Posted by live4dream

guys if you thinking of going to canada it is not that easy. i am trying it myself. their permanent residency is based on point system. you get points for education, age, language ability, adaptability and work experience. work experience is where it gets tricky you have to have job experience in the field it is listed in their job category. you have to have minimum of 4yrs of job experience in that field of work to get max points. next hurdle is the language ability. canada has two official language english and french. Maximum points you receive for high proficiency in one language is 16. for me, i dont know any french so i can only get points for english and to prove that i have high proficiency in english i have to take the IELTS exam. what i read on forums very few ppl get perfect score of 16. maximum points you get for education is 25 and if you have BA you only get 20 points. however if you have immediate family member in canada who are canadian citizens than you get like 5 points for that. my point is not to discourage you but to inform you. i am going through it right now. hope this helps. if you need more info you can check their website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp. good luck

Originally Posted by live4dream

guys if you thinking of going to canada it is not that easy. i am trying it myself. their permanent residency is based on point system. you get points for education, age, language ability, adaptability and work experience. work experience is where it gets tricky you have to have job experience in the field it is listed in their job category. you have to have minimum of 4yrs of job experience in that field of work to get max points. next hurdle is the language ability. canada has two official language english and french. Maximum points you receive for high proficiency in one language is 16. for me, i dont know any french so i can only get points for english and to prove that i have high proficiency in english i have to take the IELTS exam. what i read on forums very few ppl get perfect score of 16. maximum points you get for education is 25 and if you have BA you only get 20 points. however if you have immediate family member in canada who are canadian citizens than you get like 5 points for that. my point is not to discourage you but to inform you. i am going through it right now. hope this helps. if you need more info you can check their website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp. good luck