California In State Tuition Eligibility Calculator

Helping students meet eligibility for in-state tuition in CA through AB 540

Your information is protected. Immigrants Rising uses encryption to protect the information you provide on this tool. We will make every effort to keep your information confidential to the fullest extent of the law. Your answers will only be used to help you determine if you meet the requirements for AB 540.

Instructions:

The In-State Tuition Tool (ISTT) will help you learn more about your eligibility for in-state tuition (AB 540) in California.

You will be asked questions about:

Your immigration status.
The high school(s), adult school(s), and/or community college(s) (non-credit and credit courses) in California that you attended or are currently attending.
Any degree(s) you have earned or are working towards in California.

Need help in completing the ISTT?

Use your unofficial academic transcripts or attendance records from your California high school(s), adult school(s), and/or community college(s) to calculate your attendance. See Calculating Your Eligibility Guide to learn more.
Keep the Glossary of Terms handy to get definitions for terms used in the ISTT, including specific immigration statuses.
Ask a trusted counselor or your college's UndocuLiaison or Dream Resource Center/Undocumented Student Program staff to help you answer any questions you don't understand.

Once you meet the eligibility for in-state (AB 540) in California, you'll save money on tuition at public colleges and universities, as well as apply for state-based financial aid through the CA Dream Act.

Personal Information

This section will ask you questions about who you are and how to contact you. Please make sure to provide us with a valid email address so we can be in touch about resources to support you with in-state tuition and state-based financial aid.

These questions won't affect your eligibility for in-state tuition (AB 540) in California. We are only asking for this information to learn more about you and how you use the Tool to help us improve it.

Are you filling out this form for yourself or somebody else?

Self

Someone else

What is your first name?

What is your email address?

We will use this email address to send you additional resources around in-state tuition and state-based financial aid.

What is your age?

As we mentioned before, your age won't affect your eligibility for in-state tuition (AB 540) in California.

Student Zip Code

We are asking for your zip code so we can ensure students across the state of CA are using this tool. It won't affect your eligibility.

Is this your first time using this calculator?

Yes

If you are filling out this form for someone else, indicate if it is their first time using this calculator.

Calculating Eligibility

As of today, what is your immigration status?

The information you share in this question is protected. Knowing your immigration status is important to determining your eligibility for in-state tuition (AB 540) in California. To learn more about these statuses, please visit our Glossary of Terms.

High School

Did you attend or do you currently attend a high school in California?

Yes

Your high school must be recognized by the California State Board of Education. If you don't know, check with your counselor to find out.

Adult School

Adult school offers free or low-cost classes for adults 18 years old and older. It's a great way for students to gain the skills and knowledge they need to get their high school diploma or GED, learn English, or even take the classes necessary to attend college in California.

Did you attend an adult school in California?

Yes

Your adult school must be accredited by the County Office of Education, Unified School District, High School District or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. If you don't know, check with your counselor to find out.

Community College

If you have taken community college as a high school student as part of concurrent or dual enrollment, talk to your school counselor prior to answering these questions.

Are you currently taking or have you ever taken courses at a California community college?

Yes

Credit courses at California public colleges and universities are counted in semester or quarter units. They are considered degree or non-degree applicable. Visit our Glossary of Terms. to learn more. Non-credit courses serve professional, personal, or recreational needs. They're intended for students who want to gain new knowledge, learn or strengthen a skill, or develop their understanding on different topics. Non-credit courses are traditionally counted in classroom hours. They CANNOT be used towards a degree, but may be used to meet requirements for a vocational certificate.