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.
Financial Aid
To qualify you must:
- Be approved for AB540 status by the Admissions Office.
- Complete and submit the online California Dream Act Application.
As an AB540 student you are eligible to apply for state financial aid. State financial aid like the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOGW), Cal Grants and Chafee Grants are determined through your California Dream Act Application. To determine eligibility you must complete and submit the online California Dream Act Application. Priority filing/application period is October 1 - March 2.
California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program (DSIG) encourages California Dream Act Applicant (CADAA) with a Cal Grant A award that met Cal Grant B eligibility or a Cal Grant B award to perform community or volunteer service. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will award up to $4,500 per academic year (up to $2,250 per semester).
For additional questions or information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 760.795.6711.
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
- MiraCosta College Scholarships
- Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students
- MiraCosta College Textbook Loan Program
- UPRISE Textbook Loan Program
- Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
Contact Information
For more information on UPRISE services and program, call (760) 757-2121 ext. 6203 or contact:
Brayan Astorga - he/him/his
UPRISE Student Services Specialist
bastorga@miracosta.edu
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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.
