Undocumented Students
Coastline College strives to provide equitable access to education for all of our students. In accordance with California law, AB 540 and the California Dream Act, undocumented students have access to resident tuition fees and financial aid.
Dream Resource Program (DRP)
The Dream Resource Program provides both in-person and remote assistance to students with undocumented/mixed legal status. Join our hybrid drop-in sessions, participate in our text/phone call check-ins, and attend our workshops and events. We are here to support and help you find the resources that work best for you.
DRP Services
- Advocacy
- Book Vouchers
- College & Community Resources
- Career Exploration
- Legal clinics
- Mentorship
- Networking Opportunities
- One-on-one appointments with DRP Specialist
- Workshops/Events
You can also receive assistance/referrals with the following:
- Coastline Application
- Financial Aid/California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Free Immigration legal services/resources and referrals
- College, Community, and State-wide resources/referrals for students impacted by their undocumented/mixed legal status
- Residency/AB540 Forms (California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Form)
- Researching scholarships and financial aid
Mission & Vision
Spring 2025 Semester
Contact dzetina@cccd.edu for additional DRP event details and view the Student Calendar for a full list of college-wide events.
- 02/13 - Create a Vision Board | Student Services Center
- 02/25 - Know Your Rights by CHIRLA | Online via Zoom: 87881984585
- 02/27 - Legal Consultation Day | Book appointment via findyourally.com
- 03/04 - Managing Stress in Uncertain Times | Online via Zoom
- 03/06 - Take the First Steps in Creating Your Own Trauma Recovery Plan|Student Services Center
- 03/25 - Know Your Rights by CHIRLA | Online via Zoom: 87881984585
- 03/27 - Legal Consultation Day | Book appointment via findyourally.com
- 04/08 - Take the First Steps in Creating Your Own Trauma Recovery Plan | Online via Zoom
- 04/10 - Managing Stress in Uncertain Times | Student Services Center
- 04/22 - Naturalization Presentation by CHIRLA | Online via Zoom: 87881984585
- 04/24 - Legal Consultation Day | Book appointment via findyourally.com
- 05/09 - Decorate Your Graduation Cap (DRP) – Drop by Student Services Center (9AM-4PM)!
- 05/14 - Coast District UndocuGraduation | In-Person at Coastline College
Program Differences
What is the difference between AB 540, the California Dream Act, & DACA?
DACA, AB 540 and the California Dream Act are not the same. In the state of California, the unwinding of DACA does NOT impact a student's ability to attend college, qualify for exemption from non-resident tuition fees, or apply for financial aid.
AB540 (Assembly Bill 540)
- Allows qualified students to pay resident fees at California colleges and universities.
- This is not the same as the California Dream Act. Students who wish to be considered for the CA Dream Act must apply separately.
California Dream Act
- The California Dream Act Application allows students enrolled in eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid.
- This application is unrelated to DACA.
- California Dream Act applications are reviewed by the state of California. Information from this application is not shared with the federal government.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
- Grants two-year worker authorization and temporary relief of deportation.
- DACA applications are reviewed by the federal government.
- Provides temporary Social Security card for work only.
- Does not grant U.S. Citizenship.
Campus Resources
For general questions about DACA/Dream Act/Undocumented Student Support and Resources, contact:
- Dalia Zetina, Dream Resource Program
- Location: Student Services Center in Fountain Valley
- Hours: 8am - 5pm
- Phone: (714) 241-6003
- Email: dzetina@cccd.edu
For questions about Financial Aid under the California Dream Act, contact:
- Jenny Vu, Financial Aid
- Location: Student Services Center in Fountain Valley
- Phone: (714) 714-7090
Email: jvu@coastline.edu
Coastline Undocu-Allies
- Javier Alcala, Admissions & Records jalcala@coastline.edu
- Diana Agag-Maxwell, Contract Educ Program Coord dagag@coastline.edu
- Carlos Amescua, Program Director, Student Leadership, Engagement & Global Citizenship jamescua@cccd.edu
- Pamela Drennen, A & R Specialist Senior pdrennen@coastline.edu
- Sara Estrada, Project Director MESA Program sestrada22@coastline.edu
- Leighia Fleming, Interim Dean lfleming5@coastline.edu
- Dr. Tanya Hoerer, Instructor tmurray8@coastline.edu
- Erin Johnson, Instructor ejohnson121@coastline.edu
- Gigi Linda, Course Assistant glinda@coastline.edu
- Alison Martell, Student Leadership Coordinator acarlock@coastline.edu
- Araba Mensah, Director, Military & Contract Education (MCE) amensah@coastline.edu
- Claudia Mojica, Counselor cmojica1@coastline.edu
- Sasha Montero, Instructor smontero@coastline.edu
- Kate Mueller, Vice President kmueller@coastline.edu
- Mariana Ocampo, Student Retention & Re-engagement Office mocampo23@cccd.edu
- Chinh Pham, Dir Financial Aid cpham15@coastline.edu
- Helen Quach, Course Assistant Contract Educ hquach@coastline.edu
- Nancy Ramirez, Student Retention Specialist nramirez@coastline.edu
- Anita Russell, Admissions & Records Specialist Senior arussell@coastline.edu
- Natalie Schonfeld, Dean of Students nschonfeld@coastline.edu
- Paolo Varquez, Career Services pvarquez@coastline.edu
- Claudia Vernon, Dir Mental Health Services cvernon4@coastline.edu
- Jenny Vu, Financial Aid Specialist jvu@coastline.edu
- Helen Ward, Transfer Serivces hward@coastline.edu
- Dalia Zetina, Dream Resource Program Specialist dzetina@cccd.edu