The mission of the ARC UndocuScholar Resource Connection is to assist undocumented students and students from mixed-status families achieve their academic goal.
The ARC UndocuScholar Resource Connection provides services, resources, and support to address the unique barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education.
The ARC UndocuScholar Resource Connection is providing both in-person and remote assistance to answer questions via in-person and online appointments, online drop-in chat, or phone call. Find the assistance that works best for you!
Who Is This For?
- Incoming students
- Returning students
- Current students
- Community members
What Can We Help With?
Assistance with:
- ARC Application
- AB540 Form (California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Form)
- Application Processing (to get your LRCCD ID)
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- ARC program referrals
- Questions with how to become a student at ARC
- Residency
- Campus Resources
- Immigration legal services resources and referrals
- Local Resources for students impacted by undocumented status
- Researching scholarships and financial aid
Financial Aid Assistance
ARC UndocuScholar Resource Connection staff members can assist with the completion of the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need assistance, schedule an appointment with an UndocuScholar Resource Connection staff member.
Questions regarding your financial aid status or package should be directed to our Financial Aid department.
If an UndocuScholar Resource Connection staff member is unavailable, financial aid representatives are also available to answer any general questions regarding financial aid as well as assist with the completion of the California Dream Act Applications (CADAA) or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact ARC Financial Aid.
Appointment Resources
The Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request Form can be submitted online:
- Log in to eServices.
- Click Student eForms and Petitions.
- Select Residency to bring up your form options.
- Click Start an AB-540 eForm to begin.
Contact Us
For questions please email us at undocuscholar@arc.losrios.edu or call (916) 484-4568.
American River College will not release any personally identifiable student information, including any data related to immigration status, without a judicial warrant, subpoena or court order, unless authorized by the student or required by law.