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sjsu.edu/diversity/diversity-equity-inclusion/immigrant
What is AB540/AB2000 and How to Qualify for AB540/AB2000 status?AB540 is an assembly bill that was signed into law in 2001. The law allows any student, including undocumented students, to pay in-state tuition at any California public institution if they meet certain criteria. To determine eligibility for AB540 or AB2000 status visit sjsu.edu/diversity/diversity-equity-inclusion/immigrant/ab540
In addition, an undocumented student must complete and submit a California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Request Form (sjsu.edu/registrar/docs/AB_540.pdf)
Financial Aid Assistance sjsu.edu/faso
CA Dream Act Application — As an undocumented student, you may be eligible for state financial aid. Undocumented students are ineligible for federal aid (including federal loans, grants and work-study). Complete the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov
Scholarships sjsu.edu/faso/Scholarships
Scholarships are generally based on scholastic achievement and financial need. Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as possible.
Spartan Scholarships sjsu.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
Educators for Fair Consideration e4fc.org/scholarshiplists.html
Dr. Ernesto Galarza Scholarship sjsu.edu/clfsa/Scholarship
Various Scholarships sjsu.edu/diversity/diversity-equity-inclusion/immigrant/resources
DREAMer RoadMap Scholarships dreamersroadmap.com/scholarships
The Dream.US Scholarship thedream.us
Career Center (Professional/Campus Jobs) sjsu.edu/careercenter
The Career Center enables students to explore majors and careers, gain relevant experience and professional confidence, search for meaningful work and connect with exciting employers. DACA students are eligible for employment. Fellowships and internships may also be found in the Career Center website. All students are eligible to receive services from the Career Center from resume writing to interviewing skills.
Resources for Undocumented Students
Academic Assistance
sjsu.edu/advising
The Advising Hub website identifies many resources to help students succeed academically. In addition academic advising resources, you will find links to EOP, Peer Connections, ASPIRE, McNair Scholar Program, the Writing Center, as well as RoadMaps identifying courses for each semester to complete a degree on time. To view locations for the Student Success Services (academic advising) go to sjsu.edu/advising/student_resources/advising
Counseling and Psychological Services sjsu.edu/counseling
Professionally trained psychologists, social workers, and counselors are available for students on an individual, couple, or group basis for counseling on a variety of psychological and academic issues.
Student Wellness Center sjsu.edu/studenthealth
The Student Wellness Center provides health care services, including basic primary care, limited specialty care, health promotion and disease prevention, principal support services (laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, nutrition), and limited mental health services to all registered SJSU students.
SJSU Cares sjsu.edu/sjsucares
SJSU offers a number of resources and services on campus to help you deal with situations and issues outside of the classroom that may take away from your academic success. Some of those services include mentoring, counseling, health and wellness, and public safety assistance. We also offer a coordinated response to students, matriculated in regular sessions programs who experience an unforeseen economic crisis which is impacting their ability to be a successful student.
Food Assistance sjsu.edu/food
Are you finding yourself struggling to afford food while attending SJSU? A recent Student Affairs survey found that approximately half of SJSU students are sometimes skipping meals due to cost. This website provides information and resources for students dealing with food insecurity.
Student Organizations sahesjsu.org
Student Advocates for Higher Education (SAHE) is a student operated group that advocates for and supports undocumented high school and college students.
Community Resources sjsu.edu/diversity/diversity-equity-inclusion/immigrant/resources
Visit the above website for a list of community resources, including free legal services and immigration policy updatesampus website.
SJSU Center for Undocumented Students The UndocuSpartan Resource center is scheduled to open Fall 2017.