California Nonresident Tuition Exemption

AB540

Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) is a California State Law that allows students who meet certain requirements to pay in-state tuition fees at any UC, CSU, or California Community College, regardless of immigration status. Undocumented individuals, T and U visa holders, U.S. citizens, and lawfully present immigrants that meet eligibility criteria can apply. Individuals with international student visas, visitor visas, or other “non-immigrant” statuses are not eligible to apply.

AB 200

Assembly Bill 2000 (AB 2000) is an expansion of AB540. It increases the scope of student eligibility for students who graduated early from a California High School with the equivalent of three or more years of credits. If a student graduates early, they must have attended CA elementary or secondary schools for a cumulative total of 3 or more years. It allows students meeting the criteria below to pay in-state tuition, the same as resident students.

SB68

SB 68 expands AB 540 to enable students to count years spent at a California Community College and Adult School towards AB 540 eligibility. Additionally, the bill will allow the completion of an associate degree or satisfaction of the minimum requirements to transfer to the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) to meet the degree or unit requirements. These new eligibility criteria expand possibilities for students educated in CA to qualify for in-state tuition and state-based financial aid at CCCs, CSUs, and UCs.

Resources

California Nonresident Tuition Exemption In-State Tuition Affidavit

To see if you qualify, please complete the AB 540 form. In accordance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) your information will be kept confidential and is not shared outside the college.

If your residency status changes or if you believe you made an error on the application, please submit a Supplemental Residency Questionnaire to re-evaluate your status.

UPRISE (Undocumented People Rise in Solidarity and Empowerment)

If you identify as undocumented, DACAmented, or a mixed-status student, please consider visiting the UPRISE (Undocumented People Rise in Solidarity and Empowerment) webpage for information and services available to you.