Simply put, the AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 Affidavit allows undocumented students to be charged in-state tuition, rather than out-of-state tuition. Read more about the Affidavit below!
Should I fill out the Affidavit?
If you are a new incoming college student who is:
- undocumented,
- a Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantee,
- a student with T or U nonimmigrant status,
- under Temporary Protected Status (TPS),
- a Lawful Permanent Resident, OR
- classified as any kind of nonresident
You meet the eligibility criteria for AB 540, AB 2000, or SB 68, and should fill out the Affidavit.
Note: Students who have been admitted to the U.S. on a temporary nonimmigrant visa (with the exception of T & U Visas holders) are not eligible to apply for the nonresident tuition exemption.
Why should I fill out an affidavit?
For two main reasons:
- If you are not classified as a state resident, you will be charged non-resident fees until your affidavit and necessary documentation are submitted and processed at the school you plan to attend.
- Additionally, you will not be eligible to receive your California Dream Act financial aid until your affidavit is processed.
What documentation do I have to submit?
There are two types of documentation you may be required to submit with the affidavit:
- An official copy of your transcripts from:
- a CA High School or the equivalent (GED),
- a California Community College (credit or non-credit),
- an Adult School, OR
- a combination of these transcripts.
- Proof that you have or will have graduated with:
- a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED or CHSPE),
- an Associate’s Degree from a California Community College, OR
- proof that you will have completed the minimum requirements for transfer to a CSU or UC.
Note: If you have three years of high school coursework, and attended a combination of three years at CA elementary & secondary schools, you may also be required to submit your transcripts from these schools.
When should I submit my affidavit?
You should submit your affidavit prior to the deadline listed at your school. This is usually sometime after you receive your acceptance letter and prior to your new student orientation. Continuing students should not be required to submit a new affidavit, once it’s been approved unless they have not attended classes for a full year and need to reapply to the school.
Where should I submit my affidavit?
You must submit your affidavit to the Admissions or Registrar’s Office at the college or university you plan to attend. Once you submit it, you should follow-up within the next 2 weeks to BE SURE that the College or University received all the necessary paperwork.
How do I complete the Affidavit?
Fill out your full name, student ID number, address, email, and schools attended, including dates and length of time. You will also be required to attest that you meet the eligibility criteria. You must check the immigration box that pertains to you and sign the form.
- T or U non-immigrant or refugee status students should consult with their school before completing the affidavit. AB 1899 allows individuals who have been granted T or U status to be considered for in-state tuition eligibility without waiting a year if they meet the criteria described above. Under AB 343, refugees, T and U visa holders may also be eligible to pay in-state rates immediately, under another exception for these students, if they settled originally in California.
- Students who do NOT have a current nonimmigrant status, including students who are undocumented, DACA recipients, have TPS, Lawful Permanent Residents, and other lawfully residing immigrants should check the SECOND box.
Check out these sites to see how the Affidavit looks like for a community college, a CSU, and a UC.
For more information about submitting an affidavit go here: Submitting the AB 540/AB 2000/SB 68 Affidavit
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