Yuba College welcomes and supports all undocumented students and families!

The Higher Education Legal Services Project, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and Yuba College, provides FREE immigration legal services to California Community Colleges students, faculty, and staff. This California-funded effort connects trusted legal service providers with individuals in need to assess their unique case and plan for their future. Priority for services is given to students, staff, faculty, dual-enrolled students, noncredit course students, and adult education students. DACA fees for eligible students attending California Community Colleges are covered. Starting November 1, 2023 application fees for Advance Parole and Naturalization will also be covered by the program. Services include:
  • Immigration Relief Screening
  • DACA RenewalsButterfly and text that reads: Schedule a Free Legal Services Appointment
  • Advance Parole
  • Naturalization/Citizenship
  • Adjustment of Status
  • Family-Based Immigration
  • Know Your Rights
Student Resources and Questions
+ How do I get access to mental health resources?
  • Immigrant Rising is an organization that provides resources and support for undocumented people so that they may get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. They also offer mental health resources. Learn more through this link: https://immigrantsrising.org/mental-health-connector/
+ Where can I get free immigrant legal services?
  • Find Your Ally provides free immigration legal services and case support for students, staff, and faculty on California community college campuses statewide or virtually. Follow this link to schedule your first appointment: https://findyourally.com/
+ I want to learn more about paying for college!
  • Understanding all the financial aid options and requirements is challenging for all students. Our Yuba College Financial Aid team is here to help you! Visiting or speaking with our financial aid office is your first step in getting help! Luckily they have a student liaison to help you with resources for students with an undocumented status. You can speak to financial aid through phone, Zoom, or in-person; find their contact information on their Financial Aid website. Financial Aid staff can help you with:
    • Paying in-state tuition: AB 540 Qualification
    • California DREAM Act Application
    • California DREAM Act Service Incentive Grant Program
    • California Promise Grant Eligibility and Application
+ Necesito información en español - I need information in Spanish
  • Muchos departamentos en Yuba College tienen personal que hablan español. Algunas de las oficinas principales con las que los estudiantes interactúan son Ayuda Financiera, programas de apoyo estudiantil como EOPS, CARE, NextUp y CalWORKs, TRIO, Puente y MESA. Estas oficinas tienen personas que hablan español, a quienes tú o tu familia pueden pedir al llamar o visitar."
Faculty and Staff Resources and Questions
+ I want to learn more about students with an undocumented status. Where can I learn more?
  • Immigrant Rising is a great resource for anyone to start to learn more. Specifically, there information on Overview of Undocumented Students website is helpful. Explore the entire Immigrant Rising website for more resources. As you read and learn more, ensure that you remain open to understand each student individually, as there is no univeral undocumented student experience.
+ I have an undocumented student that is in crisis, and I'm not sure how to help them! 
  • The student may be in crisis for many different reasons and they have chosen you as a trusted person. If you are comfortable, you are always able to help the student emotionally. You should familiarize yourself with the resources that exist for students:
    • Timely Care: FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services for mental health. Find more information on the Yuba College Timely Care website!
    • Legal Services: Legal consultation or services may be the best help for the student. Yuba College's free legal provider is Immigrant Legal Defense. They can help with a number of services and can be found through FindYourAlly.com
+ What number of students are part of the undocumented student population at Yuba College?
  • Information about undocumented students is only partially collected and can be found on the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Data Mart. According to the Data Mart for Spring 2024:
    • 69 students were listed with "Other Status".
    • 245 students were listed with a status of "Unknown/Uncollected".
    Given the fear and uncertainty that undocumented students often experience, it is reasonable to presume that some of these 245 students are also undocumented. Therefore, we can confidently estimate that over 100 students at Yuba College are undocumented.
  • We must not ignore the experiences of our mixed-status families. Mixed-status families are primarily defined as having at least one immediate family member who is undocumented, often a parent. This situation brings significant fear and stress to students during:
    • College applications
    • Financial aid processes
    • Interactions within our college community
    Understanding and supporting these students is crucial for fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment at Yuba College.
Meet Yulisa, a graduating Yuba College sophomore, who will transfer to Chico State this fall. Yulisa felt welcome as soon as she walked in the door, took advantage of tutoring and other Yuba College services, which allowed her to meet (and exceed) her educational goals. "Dream ... don't be afraid."