Resources
Dreamers / AB 540 Students
Information
How do I know if I am an AB540 student?
- Read the following website. Click here.
Does this mean financial aid is available for AB 540 students? How do I find the application?
- Yes, financial aid is available for AB 540 students. Click here to go to the California Dream Act Application website.
When is the deadline for the application?
- March 2nd is the deadline, but you should complete your dream application as soon as possible! You will need copies of the tax form that your parents completed last year.
California Dream Act
What is the CA Dream Act?
- The California Dream Act is the name given to Assembly Bills 130 & 131, which allows some undocumented students to apply for and receive state-based financial aid and institutional scholarships.
Discover Your Future Career
Career Exploration Websites
Need help trying to figure out what your future career can be?
California Career Zone– This site has 3 career assessments! Recommended assessment: the Interest Profiler. Be sure to create an account so that you can save your results.
My Next Move– Career guidance from the federal government!
O*NET– Search by demand (high growth jobs), amount of preparation necessary, green jobs, job families/clusters and more! There is a lot of exploring to do on this web site!
CollegeBoard’s Big Future– This premium service is open to all students who took the PSAT!
ExploreHealthCareers.org– There are many different career fields available within the health sciences! This site will help you find the best match for you.
High-paying Careers– Here are some 4-year (Bachelor's) degrees that will help you earn more money.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Careers– Resources for students interested in STEM careers!
Engineer Girl– This is a website specifically for young women considering engineering careers.
Registered Nursing.org - Learn about the many paths to an RN degree in California!
Naviance Family Connection
Family Connection is a great tool for planning your future. Find colleges and careers that match your strengths and interests. Stay organized with a college application tracker!
Enrichment Opportunities
Develop your Skills Outside the Classroom!
Connect in Place - a free virtual program for high schoolers, with college students teaching classes ranging from coding to voice lessons to stress management. Our instructors come from esteemed universities such as UC Berkeley.
EdX.org – free college courses from many of the best professors in the country and world! Note that most courses are not for credit, or there may be a fee if you would like to receive credit for the course.