Compton College provides support and resources to all AB 540, DACA, TPS, undocumented students, and students with mixed-status families to help them overcome the unique challenges that get in the way of achieving their academic, personal and professional goals! We offer a range of resource, services, and individualized support tailored to one's specific needs and aspirations. If you are a student who identifies as undocumented or AB 540 and are pursuing a college education, this page can help you understand how to access and resources and support at Compton College.
Virtual and in-person services include:
- Assistance with AB 540\SB 68 Forms
- CA Dream Act Application Assistance\Workshops
- FREE Immigration Legal Services through CHIRLA
- Mental Health Support through the UndocuAlly Connect Group
- Access to Community Resources
- Financial/ Academic Guidance
- Scholarship resources & resume building
- Connections to other support programs on campus
- Transfer Guidance & much more!
If you do not find what you are looking for, please reach out anyway.
Make a counseling appointment today!
We are available to help through Cranium Cafe, zoom, telephone and in-person!
What is AB 540?
AB 540 is a law that provides in-state tuition benefits for undocumented and out-of-state students who attend or will attend a public university in California. To qualify for AB 540 status, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Student must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years
- Student must have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent (GED or CA HS Proficiency exam)
- Student must be enrolled in an accredited California Institution of Higher Education
- Student must file a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Form that includes an affidavit stating they have filed (or will file) an application to legalize as soon as they are able to do so. Completed forms must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office located in the Student Services Center.
- Submit a copy of your high school diploma and sealed high school transcripts to the Compton College Admissions office for verification.
If students meet the AB 540 criteria, please visit the Admissions and Records office to submit completed forms. After submittal, students may apply for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG- formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver) that will pay for classes if they meet all other criteria. The CCPG should only be submitted once at Compton College. Please note: student information obtained in this process is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required by law.
| Resident (in-state) Tuition | $46 per unit |
| Non-Resident (out-of-state) Tuition | $282 per unit + $46 per unit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
View FAQs regarding undocumented/AB 540 students.
FREE Immigration Legal Services
Schedule an appointment with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA). Click on the logo above for more information. For more information, email studentlegalservices@chirla.org.
