Resources

Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Resources for Students & Parents

Free Legal Immigration Services Available at Butte College
Free virtual immigration legal services and case support for students, staff, and faculty on California Community colleges. Click Here to schedule your free consultation with a trusted immigration attorney. 

Scholarships for Undocumented Students Immigrant Rising’s List of Undergraduate Scholarships contains scholarships for undergraduate studies that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency. This up-to-date list, organized by deadline date, contains scholarships at the local (Bay Area), state and national level. Click Here

Tangible Support for Undocumented Communities During Covid - 19 Click Here

Immigrants Rising engages a diverse coalition of undocumented young people and allies who are committed to building lasting relationships that meaningfully impact the lives of undocumented young people. Please visit: http://www.immigrantsrising.org. To access the Quick Guide to College Access for Undocumented Students in California: Click Here

United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. Our powerful nonpartisan network is made up of over 100,000 immigrant youth and allies and 55 affiliate organizations in 26 states. We organize and advocate for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status. Please visit: http://unitedwedream.org/

California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) houses the California Dream Act Application which allows undocumented students enrolled in eligible California Colleges, Universities and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid. CSAC also provides additional information and resources about the CA Dream Act. Please visit http://dream.csac.ca.gov/

MALDEF Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Often described as the “law firm of the Latino community”, MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access. Please visit http://www.maldef.org/ 

California Immigrant Guide California is home to many newcomers from all over the world. In an effort to integrate immigrants, California has developed innovative services that help immigrants become part of the social, economic and civic fabric of our state. This guide features services that help immigrants thrive and succeed in their paths towards integration. Please visit: http://immigrantguide.ca.gov/en

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Immigration/Legal Resources

Immigration laws are complex, subject to change, and broad in their interpretation. Specific immigration questions should be referred to immigration attorneys. The following links may be helpful.

Immigrants Rising - Getting Legal Help: http://immigrantsrising.org/resource/getting-legal-help/

California Rural Legal Assistance: http://www.crla.org/

Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org/

Red Cards: http://www.ilrc.org/red-cards

National Immigration Law Center: http://www.nilc.org/

Know Your Rights: http://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Rights-No-Matter-Who-Is-Pres-2016-11-10.pdf

Information Regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca

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Resources for Staff and Faculty

Educational Resource Binder: http://immigrantsrising.org/resource/educational-binder/

Help for Immigrant Families: Guidance for Schools http://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/school_resource_v3.pdf

Top 10 Ways to Support Undocumented Students http://immigrantsrising.org/resource/top-10-ways-to-support-undocumented-students/

CA Undocucollege Guide & Equity Tool http://immigrantsrising.org/resource/california-undocucollege-guide-equity-tool/

Educators United to Protect Immigrants and Refugees http://actionnetwork.org/forms/educators-united-to-protect-immigrants-and-refugees

CDE & CSAC Joint Announcement on DREAM Act PDF

10 Things you need to know about the California Dream Act http://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/10_things_you_need_to_dream_act.pdf