If you’re an undocumented student, the most important thing we at FIERCE want you to know is that you CAN go to college. Our mission is to empower ALL Filipinx American high school students, so here are a few important words to our undocumented peers: You have a lot of options.Most universities across the nation accept undocumented students, and there is no federal law that prevents universities from admitting undocumented students. Only a few states, such as Arizona and Alabama, restrict access to undocumented students at their public colleges. You can afford college.In California public universities—the UC and CSU schools—undocumented students pay in-state tuition, which is much cheaper than out-of-state tuition. This is possible because of California state law AB 540 and is unrelated to DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which is a federal program. In addition, through the California Dream Act, undocumented college students can apply for state financial aid, such as Cal Grants. Many schools have their own financial aid programs specific to undocumented students, like work-study programs. There are also many private scholarships you can apply for that are specific to undocumented college students! You have a community waiting for you.Most universities in California have programs, organizations, and resource centers for undocumented students. Not only do these resources guide you toward your education and career goals, they also help you find an inclusive, accepting community. Wherever you go, you are not alone, and there will be many people going through similar struggles as you who understand your experiences. There are plenty of resources available to help you.Since this post was only an introduction, here are a few websites that have extensive resources on college and employment options for undocumented students:
http://e4fc.org/resources.html http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/applying-to-uc.html http://ab540.com/What_Is_AB540_.html
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Happy Monday everyone! Did you know that FIERCE is less than one month away? Yup, that's right! The mentors are halfway done with training and are eagerly waiting the arrival of our soon-to-be mentees. This week on Meet the Mentor Monday, we will be meeting AJ, Luis, and Angela.
Thanks for tuning in for Meet the Mentors Monday #3! Based on what you just read, comment below who you think would win in a bake off between these three mentors!
If you have decided you want to attend college after high school but you're not sure which colleges to apply to, this is the post for you. Picking which colleges to apply to may be daunting. There are so many options out there so how can you possibly narrow them down to just a few? After all, you will be spending a lot of time and money there so you want to ensure you end up where you will feel the most comfortable. Here, I will break down key factors that you should consider before picking the school for you.
No, it’s not a typo—we intentionally use the term 'Filipinx' over other terms like Filipino or Filipin@. We do so because it aligns with FIERCE's values of empowerment and community. Read on to understand what the 'x' means and why we use it.
The mentorship program is one of the most integral parts of F.I.E.R.C.E. After mentees apply, the Mentor Coordinators, Renee Zapata and Samuel Senar will pair them up with the mentor that can best meet their needs and help them grow. Each mentor, along with their co will be paired with around six students and this will be your family for the weekend. Often times, the bonds created in these small groups will carry on past the weekend and into the rest of your lives. Since F.I.E.R.C.E. is quickly approaching, we'll be introducing some of our mentors every week to get ya'll excited about what's to come! Let's get started!
Thank you for reading and make sure to come back next week to meet more mentors!
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