Resource List
This list provides links to key resources from other institutions. The resources protect vulnerable student populations and include CSAC guidance memos, know-your-rights and immigration legal services, and resources to increase California Dream Act award rates.
Complete list of resources provided by the California Student Aid Commission and Institutional Solutions.Support for Institutions to Protect Vulnerable Student Populations
- Immigration Preparedness in CA Higher Ed Institutions, Immigrants Rising
- 10 Practices to Safeguard Undocumented Student Data in Higher Ed, Institutional Solutions and Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Ed and Immigration
- California Model Policies for Higher Ed, Office of the CA Attorney General
Systemic Guidance on Model Policies
- CCC (2024) Legal Advisory 24-11-15: California and its Community Colleges Remain Sanctuary Jurisdictions
- CSU (2017) FAQ’S for California State University Employees about Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property
- UC (2017) Frequently Asked Questions for University Employees About Possible Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property
Campus Examples
- Cerritos Community College District Procedure No. 3145 AP 3415 Immigration Enforcement Activities
- San Jose Evergreen Community College District Resolution in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other vulnerable students
CSAC Guidance
- Undocumented Student Data Privacy, Executive office Memo
- Upholding the California dream for all students, Executive Office Memo
- Financial Aid Applications for Mixed Status Students & Families, Executive Office Memo
- Reassuring Students After Election Results
Know-Your-Rights & Protections
- Rights & Protections Hub, Institutional Solutions and Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Ed and Immigration
- Warrants and Subpoenas – What to Look Out For and How to Respond, NILC
- Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas, ILRC
- California Rapid Response Networks, CCIJ
- Family Preparedness Plan, ILRC
Legal Advisories and Resources
Legal Advisory 24-11-15: California and its Community Colleges Remain Sanctuary Jurisdictions (PDF)
Legal Advisory 2025-02-27: California Sanctuary Jurisdiction – Reminders and Resources (PDF)
State of Pride | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Immigration Legal Services
- Getting Legal Help, Immigrants Rising
- Find Your Ally Higher Ed Legal Services Project, CSU/CCC
- Book an Appointment, UC Immigrant Legal Services Center
- Immigration Legal Services Providers' Information Lists, CDSS
CADAA Data & Increasing Award Rates
- California Dreamin': DACA's Decline and Undocumented College Student Enrollment in the Golden State
- Update on FAFSA & CADAA Submissions March 9, 2023. First Year of #ALLIn4FinancialAid
- Promising Practices for Financial Aid Counselors, Immigrants Rising
- A Note to Undocumented Students, Immigrants Rising
Contact Information and Listservs
- CSAC Listserv
- Anna Manuel, Assistant General Counsel: anna.manuel@csac.ca.gov
- Institutional Solutions
- Nancy Jodaitis, Institutional Solutions Founder & Principal Consultant: solutions4institutions@gmail.com
