General Resources

Student Resources

Know Your Rights Resources and Handouts - Immigrants Legal Resource Center

More Helpful Handouts

Red Cards/ Tarjetas Rojas Download (opens in new window) (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
Know Your Rights Handouts: If ICE Visits a Home, Employer, or Public Space (opens in new window) (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

Immigration Resources

Immigration Legal Services Project

Legal services through CARECEN are FREE for SMC students, staff, and faculty and includes DACA renewals, general consultation, and more!

Simplybook.me (opens in new window)

From there:

Click the "Book Now" button
Select the Santa Monica College tab
Select first-time appointment (for DACA renewals, etc.)

For now, they have Mondays available for SMC students through their online system. Appointments may be conducted via video chat during the current social-distancing mandate.

Online Legal Resources

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) funds qualified non-profits to provide free legal services for low-income individuals. The following organizations provide DACA renewal assistance. Assistance with USCIS DACA renewal filing fees may also be available. Services are not guaranteed. You must contact the organization directly to inquire about service availability.

Collapse

SMC Financial Aid Resources

Immigrants Rising California Dream Act Application Resources

BELOW you’ll find links to our updated CA Dream Act resources & more, so you have them close at hand!!

CA Dream Act and Cal Grant Application Checklists (opens in new window) Use these checklists to ensure you successfully apply for the CA Dream Act and Cal Grants! Don’t miss any steps and apply By March 2 to ensure you are considered for maximum financial aid.
CA Dream Act Map (opens in new window) This detailed map outlines the four phases required to successfully complete the CA Dream Act Application and receive all financial aid for which you are eligible.
Types of CA Financial Aid (opens in new window) Learn about the different kinds of financial available to undergraduate and graduate undocumented students at the CCC, CSU, and UC.
FAFSA vs. CA Dream Act: Apply to the Correct Financial Aid in CA (opens in new window) Understand the differences between the CA financial aid and the federal financial aid applications to figure out which one best fits your situation.

ALSO, because CA Dream Act requires that students meet eligibility for AB 540 I'm including:

SB 68/AB 540 Attendance Worksheet (opens in new window) Use this worksheet to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition in California by tracking the requirements and monitoring your progress, all in one central location.
Submitting the AB 540 Affidavit (opens in new window) FAQ regarding why, how, and when to submit the California Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB 540/SB 68 Affidavit)

Immigrants Rising List of Undergrad Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships (opens in new window)

Undergraduate Fellowships (opens in new window)

Immigrants Rising - Applying for scholarships and fellowships page. (opens in new window)

SMC Foundation Scholarships

Don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for SMC Foundation Scholarships!

Make sure you are ready to apply, academic requirements are:

Current SMC Students

Declare a major and have an educational goal. Click here for instructions on updating your major and goal in the Corsair Connect(opens in new window) (opens in new window) .
Complete at least six (6) SMC units and have an overall 2.5 GPA by the scholarship deadline.
Enroll in at least six (6) units for the current Fall term and at least six (6) units for the Spring term.
Must be in good standing with the SMC Code of Conduct Administrative Regulation AR4410 and AR4411.
Students who already have a Bachelor’s degree are not eligible.

To learn more about how to apply for scholarships please visit: How to Apply for Scholarships (opens in new window) .