Silvina Santos
Counselor
Wed 8 am-5 pm
Thurs 8 am-5 pm
Fri 8 am-5 pm
Email Silvina
559.443.8580 ext. 2146
Schedule an Appointment with Silvina
Maria Arroyo Gutierrez
Counselor
Tues 8am-5pm
Wed 8am-5pm
Thurs 8am-2pm
Student Services Building Remodel Student Services are temporarily located in alternate locations.
Fresno City College Dream Center's mission is to provide information, support, resources, and academic counseling to new and continuing migrant students in overcoming challenges and assisting students in the completion of their educational goals in a safe and confidential environment.
Contact counselor below.
Dream Center direct phone line: 559.443.8570
Location: OAB-137
(Old Administration Building)
Campus Map
Email: dreamcenter@fresnocitycollege.edu
Fresno City College
Attn: Dream Center
1101 E. University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741
The Fresno City College Dream Center team is here to assist with AB540 Affidavit forms, CA Residency Questionnaires, Student Educational Plans (SEP), general counseling, Financial Aid assistance, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, job opportunities, legal advice from professionals, and other campus resources.
Wed 8 am-5 pm
Thurs 8 am-5 pm
Fri 8 am-5 pm
Tues 8am-5pm
Wed 8am-5pm
Thurs 8am-2pm
The Dream Center in collaboration with Admissions and Records assist Undocumented students to receive the AB540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption through the Bills AB540, AB2000, and SB68.
California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption (AB540)
California law (AB540) provides for students who meet the criteria to be considered as residents for tuition purposes. This applied to students who may be an alien without lawful immigration status, as well as to students who have moved out of state and subsequently returned to California. A student is exempt from paying nonresident tuition if the student meets all of the following four requirements:
Not a US Citizen or Permanent resident? Want to apply for financial aid, but cannot apply for federal aid due to your immigration status? Do you meet the AB 540 criteria and graduated from a California High School or received your GED or passed the high school equivalency exam in California or a higher degree? You may be eligible for state financial aid under the California Dream Act. The California Dream Act is a form of financial assistance.
The Dream Center in collaboration with the Financial Aid office support undocumented students with the following three bills: Assembly Bill (AB) 540, AB 130, and AB 131. Together, these bills allow undocumented and nonresident documented students who meet certain provisions to be treated the same as resident students.
Combined, these Assembly Bills constitute what is called the California Dream Act, and they allow undocumented AB 540 students to:
Financial Aid/Dream Act page: Financial Aid Dream Act
The UFW Foundation's Community Colleges Project has partnered with Fresno City College to provide FREE immigration services for all FCC students, staff, and faculty. The UFW Foundation's Community Colleges Project provides a wide array of immigration services and can assist with DACA renewals, naturalization, adjustment of status applications, removal proceedings and much more! The UFW Foundation's Community Colleges Project is staffed by attorneys, Department of Justice accredited representatives, and qualified legal assistants. Their staff is devoted to helping all FCC students, staff, and faculty attain quality legal advice and services. Sign up for an appointment today using the online portal below.
Community Colleges Project
Phone: 559.496.0700
Appointments: Findyourally
4893 East Kings Canyon
Fresno CA, 93727-3811
Phone: 800.375.5283
USCIS Website
4290 E. Ashlan, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559.291.5428
ELF Website
7435 N Ingram Ave
Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: 559.233.3065
Mexican Consulate Website
1775 N. Fine Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: 559.547.6161
IAP Website
2010 N fine Ave - suite 104
Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: 559.753.3056
United We Lead Website
2023 North Gateway Blvd, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: 559.666.6446
CVIIC Website
5150 Kings Canyon Rd, 109
Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: 877.369.2828
Self-Help Federal Credit Union Website
Phone: 559.442.4600 ext. 8623
Puente Program
Phone: 559.442.8231
EOPS
Phone: 559.443.8604
Admissions and Records
Phone: 559.442.8245
Financial Aid
Phone: 559.443.8687
Psychological Services
Phone: 559.442.8200 ext. 8799
RAM Pantry
Phone: 559.442.8204
Library
California Student Aid Commission
P.O. Box 419026
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9026
Phone: 888.CA.GRANT or 888.224.7268
CAL DREAM ACT
5240 N. Jackson
Fresno, CA 93740
559.278.5750
Dream Outreach Center
5150 N. Maple Ave. M/S JA 62
Fresno, CA 93740
559.278.1554
Dream Success Center
Thomas Administration Building, Room 105
5241 N. Maple Ave M/S TA61
Fresno, CA 93740
559.278.4768
CSU Fresno CAMP
354 Pine Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94104
E4FC Website
Career and Employment Center, LI-147
Phone: 559.442.8294
Career and Employment Center
575 E Locust Ave #302
Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559.224.9200
CTFF Website