Cal Poly SLO

California Polytechnic State University DREAM Center
The Cal Poly Dream Center is committed to a strong foundation of activism, community, education, and empowerment in support of the undocumented student community at Cal Poly. The Dream center openly welcomes those that are looking for a space to build community, learn about immigration issues, or reflect on individual stories.

Website: https://dreamcenter.calpoly.edu/home
Location: Building 52, Room E-11
Contact: Vania Agama Ramirez at vagamara@calpoly.edu to schedule appointments on zoom.
Services:
- Free legal guidance provided by the Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) non-profit agency are available online Appointments can be booked on the Programs and Resources-Legal Services page. Services include guidance on DACA applications and renewals, Asylum seeking, applications for citizenship and permanent residence status, and more.
- Financial Aid guidance for financing college through the California DREAM Act Application and DREAM Loan programs, external scholarships and emergency financial assistance through the Cal Poly CARES grant.
- Various mental health resources and guidance available for undocumented students available at the Campus Health and Wellbeing Center.

Cal Poly RISE Club
For information about the Rising Immigrant Students for Education Club (RISE) contact
Club Advisor Vania Agama Ramirez at vagamara@calpoly.edu

Financial Aid at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

To apply for state aid under the California DREAM Act: http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp
Cal Poly Financial Aid: https://www.calpoly.edu/financial-aid
- Check your financial aid eligibility and get more information about signing the AB 540 Affidavit (California Nonresident Tuition Exemption), to receive in-state tuition.
Contact a Cal Poly Financial Aid Counselor
- Contact Adrienne Garcia-Specht (she/her/hers) Cal Poly Financial Aid Counselor
  - Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/finaidadrienne
Cal Poly Cares Grant: http://www.studentaffairs.calpoly.edu/priorities/care-program
- If your financial needs are more immediate, you are eligible to apply for the Cal Poly Cares Grant. The Cares Grant can fund unmet needs in housing and meals, personal care items, academic supplies and materials, professional clothing, and emergency grants for all Cal Poly students, regardless of immigration status.