Cuesta College Monarch DREAM Center
Cuesta Community College’s Monarch DREAM Center is committed to providing undocumented students, families, and allies alike resources to promote their academic success and wellbeing.  Services:
  • Free legal services for questions and guidance on DACA applications, family petitions, legalization, background checks, ect. as it is also a college partnered with UFW foundation. Legal consultation appointments are available every 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of the Month, and can be booked online through zoom on the Monarch DREAM Center website.
  • Academic guidance and counseling services are also available online. AB540 , DREAM Act application, and financial aid assistance available.
  • Scholarship workshops and academic programs such as EOPS, tutoring, and other Cuesta programs.
  • Financial Aid guidance and support through Cuesta College’s Financial Aid services. Undocumented students can apply for emergency aid at the Cuesta College Foundation CASE Fund. Learn more here: https://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/finaid/index.html or send an email to finaid@cuesta.edu

Dreamers United Club
For more information about Dreamers United meetings please contact:
Estella Vazquez, Co-Advisor at evazquez@cuesta.edu or Jannet Rios, Co-Advisor at jannet_riosleon@cuesta.edu


English as a Second Language
  • Classes Offered: A variety of free non-credit classes for non-native English speakers. Including, writing, reading, conversation, computer literacy, citizenship, GED-English, and GED-Spanish.
  • Website: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/servs_classes/esl/
  • Facebook: @ Cuesta College ESL
  • Contact: 805-546-3941

EOPS Program
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) is a California state-funded program that provides an accessible and rewarding college experience to low-income students facing social, economic, and educational disadvantages. To see the requirements and services of the EOPS program, click here.
If the student or children of the student are receiving cash aid, we can also bring them on to our CARE Program.