Recent Announcements
- Press Release 9.13.17- California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: California Community Colleges. Encourage Students to Apply for the DACA Renewal Scholarship by October 5.
- Memo from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office with important deadlines for DACA renewal.
- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published a quick reference guide regarding the phasing out of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
History
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in June 2012. Under this program, individuals meeting specified requirements can apply to have a deportation action deferred for two years, subject to renewal for an additional two years. Students under DACA are considered by DHS to be lawfully present in the United States during the period of deferred action.
Tuition / Fees and Financial Aid Eligibility for DACA Students
If you are a DACA student and don’t meet AB540 criteria you can still be classified as resident for purposes of assessing tuition, awarding the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOGW Fee Waiver), and determining eligibility for services that require California residency such as EOPS. To qualify you must meet the California law related to physical presence and the intent to make California home for other than a temporary purpose.
For more information visit the Admissions Office in Building 3300 at the Oceanside Campus or Building 800 Administration at the San Elijo Campus.
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Tereza Zafra-Lopez
She/her/hers
Interim Students Services Specialist
Oceanside Campus | Community Learning Center
tzafra@miracosta.edu
UPRISE is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
