Financial Aid
To qualify you must:
- Be approved for AB 540 status by the Admissions Office.
- Complete and submit the online California Dream Act Application.
As an AB 540 student you are eligible to apply for state financial aid. To determine eligibility you must complete and submit the online California Dream Act Application. Priority filing/application period is October 1 - March 2.
For additional questions or information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 760.795.6711.
Available Services
- State financial aid like the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOGW), Cal Grants and Chafee Grants - determined through your California Dream Act Application.
- Scholarships
- Assistance from EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs
- MiraCosta College Textbook Loan Program
- California Dream Act Information
- Immigrants’ Rights Under a Trump Presidency: FAQs for Students, Educators and Social Services Providers
Financial Aid Eligibility After MiraCosta
See what other college and universities have to offer:
If the college or university that you are interested in is not listed above please visit the individual school's website for information regarding AB 540 policies and resources.
Additional information
- Comparison Chart
The CA Dream Act, Federal Dream Act, AB 540, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). - Immigrants Rising
Immigrants Rising was created to encourage all immigrants, regardless of legal status, to create their own opportunities, earn a living, and thrive through entrepreneurship.
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Brayan Astorga
he/him/his
UPRISE Student Services Specialist
760.757.2121 x6203
bastorga@miracosta.edu
MiraCosta College works to make sure all students feel welcomed and have the tools they need to succeed, regardless of immigration status. UPRISE strives to make sure undocumented, DACAmented, and mix-status students at MiraCosta College feel safe and supported by providing access to immigration legal services, offering academic and mental health counseling, and connecting students to financial and academic resources.
MiraCosta College will not release any personally identifiable student information, including any data related to immigration status, without a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law.
Undocumented People Rise in Solidarity and Empowerment (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.
