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Undocumented Students

The California Dream Act application allows eligible students enrolled in California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state and institutional financial aid.

The California Dream Act (CDA) application is overseen by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and should be completed by students who may be eligible for California state aid programs only under the AB540 status.

Students who have a Social Security Number that was issued after completing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process must file the Dream Act application

These Social Security cards will say "Valid For Work Only With DHS Authorization.

Golden West College Has Highest Transfer Rates for Hispanic Students in OC

Data Shows Golden West College has Highest Transfer Rates for Hispanic Students in OC
Data provided by the California State University (CSU) system shows that Golden West College has the highest acceptance rates for transfer students who identify as Hispanic in Orange County, at 92.6% for Fall 2023. Continue ready for full article

GWC Dream Success

Contact info: 
DreamSuccess@gwc.cccd.edu

To be eligible to file a CA dream act application, student must
You could be eligible for the following types of aid
Student Legal Services

 

Know Your Rights

If you would like to receive a physical card, stop by the financial aid office during our business hours.


You have constitutional rights:

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.

DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.

DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.

• If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.

GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.


Usted tiene derechos constitucionales:

NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.

NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si el trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado.

NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.

• Si usted está afuera de su casa, pregunte al agente si es libre para irse y si dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad.

ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.


Ông Bà có quyền lợi theo Hiến Pháp Hoa Kỳ:

• Không mở cửa khi nhân viên di trú gõ cưả.

• Không trả lời câu hỏi nào của nhân viên di trú nếu họ muổn nói chuyện với Ông Bà. Ông Bà có quyền giữ im lặng.

• Không ký một tờ giấy nào trước khi bàn với luật sư. Ông Bà có quyền nói chuyện với luật sư.

• Nếu Ông Bà đang đứng ngoài nhà mình, hỏi nhân viên di trú xem mình có quyền rời chỗ đó không, và nếu có, hãy bình tĩnh mà rời.

• Đưa thẻ này cho nhân viên di trú. Nếu đang ở trong nhà, đưa cho họ coi qua cửa kiểng hoặc đẩy thẻ dưới cửa ra vào.

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