Undocumented Students
The following is the Dream Act Student Checklist for undocumented students:
- APPLY
Complete online application at www.grossmont.edu. You will receive an email confirmation of your application and have student access
to Self-Service within one business day.
- ONLINE ORIENTATION
The online orientation introduces students to Grossmont College, provides information
about student services/resources and prepares you to be a successful student. Complete
online orientation by logging into Self-Service.
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Self-Service
User ID: firstname.lastname
Password: 6-digit date of birth MMDDYY
If you are unable to log in using this method click on "I'm new to Self-Service" and
follow the steps to find your user ID.
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- ASSESSMENT
The Grossmont College assessment is used to place new students into appropriate level
English and Math courses. Use Self-Service to complete the assessment questionaire.
*GUHSD students: Check with your counselor to find out if the assessment will be offered
on your high school campus.
- COMPLETE AB540 AFFIDAVIT
Affidavit will be emailed to you once your application has been processed by Admissions
& Records (A&R). If you do not receive a form, you may pick up a California Nonresident
Tuition Exemption Request at the Admissions & Records department located in the student
services building 10.
Bring Unofficial High School Transcript with you. You may request your unofficial transcript in your high school's counseling
office.
Note: If you are applying early and have not yet graduated you MUST submit a letter, on
official letterhead, from your high school counselor or principal, verifying that
you are set to graduate. Once your graduation status is posted, a new transcript or
diploma must be submitted to A&R.
- ONLINE ADVISING
This online advising can be accessed by logging into Self-Service. This interactive
virtual advising session will assist you in creating your initial education plan.
Tip: New students are encouraged to take advantage of the optional advising session and
meet with a counselor on campus. Appointments may be scheduled using Self-Service.
- REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Search for desired courses and register for classes on or after your assigned registration
date using Self-Service.
Once your application is submitted, CSAC will forward your DREAM ACT application to
the Grossmont College Financial Aid department to determine your eligibility for the
Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGW) and Cal Grant. Apply for BOGW using Self-Service
located in the student menu under Grossmont Financial Aid.
- COMPLETE CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT APPLICATION
(Between October 1st and March 2nd of each year) The Dream Act may be completed by undocumented students who meet AB540
criteria. You may complete the application at http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp
Once your application is submitted, CSAC will forward your DREAM ACT application to
the Grossmont College Financial Aid department to determine your eligibility for the
Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGW) and Cal Grant. Apply for BOGW using Self-Service
located in the student menu under Grossmont Financial Aid.
- APPLY FOR OUR DREAM CENTER PROGRAM
Apply for the Dream Center Program, whose mission is to offer support for undocumented students.
- PAY FEES
Pay any fees due within 10 days of registration to avoid risk of being dropped for
non-payment.
- ATTEND CLASS
Attend the first day of class. Students who are not present on the first day of class
may be dropped.
Be sure to ask about Student Service Programs and campus based scholarships (must
meet eligibility requirements):
- EOPS - Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (low-income and educationally disadvantaged)
- A.R.C. - Accessibility Resource Center (formerly known as Disabled Student Programs and Services;
any type of disability)
- CalWorks (designed for students who are parents and in county programs CalWorks/TANF)