Undocumented Community Resource Center
Contact Information
Ilse Gonzalez- Undocumented Student Success Coordinator
igonzalez@peralta.edu
(510) 748-5281
Location and Hours
F-Building 117
Monday and Tuesdays
8am-4:30pm
Welcome to the COA Undocumented Community Resource Center homepage!
Here you will find several resources and opportunities to ensure your success throughout your educational journey here at College of Alameda, regardless of immigration status. We are here to support you and help bring your goals and aspirations to fruition.
Your Information is Protected!
- Students can be confident that any information they submit on their college admission and/or financial aid applications will not put themselves or their families at risk because is protected by federal and state law
- The College of Alameda will not release any personally identifiable student information, including any data related to immigration status, unless authorized by the student or required by law.
- Directory information, which includes name, dates of attendance, and other factors can be considered public information. If you do not want this information shared, you can OPT-OUT by submitting a signed copy of the Authorization for Release of Student Information to the Admissions Office in Building A or emailing it to coaadmissions@peralta.edu.
- The CCCs, CSUs & UCs are open to all students who meet the minimum requirements for admission, regardless of immigration status.
- Not all AB 540 students are undocumented. Most are legal residents. AB540 forms are worded in a way so as to protect undocumented students from having to declare their status (they are grouped with US citizens and permanent residents). The affidavit says “IF” they are an “alien without lawful immigration status,” then they will pursue a means to change their immigration status when it becomes available. Below is the wording for the box you check on the form and the affidavit you sign.
“I am NOT a nonimmigrant alien (including, but not limited to, a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or alien without lawful immigration status.)”
Our Services
COA undocumented students and students of mixed status families can take advantage of the following services to support them throughout their academic endeavors:
- One-on-one meetings that offer students guidance with their goals, ideas, and areas where they could use more support
- Registration assistance for COA (CCC Apply)
Referrals
- Referrals to FREE legal services through our community partner, The East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC).
- Workshops and resources related to immigrant rights, financial education, personal development and enrichment, professional development, etc.
Financial Aid
- Assistance with determining eligibility and applying for financial aid programs (CA Dream ACT, AB-540 Non-Resident Exemption and SB-68.
- Connection to grants and fellowships
Safe Space
- All information will be kept confidential.
- Safe space to voice any concerns, options, or feedback.
- Community for undocumented, DACAmented, mixed- status students, and differently documented students.