table of contents

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

University paperwork and troubleshooting

AB540 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
AB130 and AB131 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Dealing with registration blocks - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Finances

Rolling in the revenue - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Cheap food - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Housing deals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Scholarships - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Ways to work: LLCs and Sole proprietorships - - - - - 8

Academics and career development

Creating a balanced schedule - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Academic support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
SLAS/EOP: AB540 resources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Study Strategies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Transfer Student Life - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Internships and Research Programs - - - - - - - - - - 15

Miscellaneous

Activism 101 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
AB540 friendly spaces on campus - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Emotional wellness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Free health clinics in the East Bay - - - - - - - - - 21
Legal Services in the Bay Area - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Domestic flights safety tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

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Welcome to UC Berkeley! Before you move on to the rest of this guide keep something
in mind, you are not alone. This information has been gathered by students who have
been in your shoes, and their allies. We hope this guide will help you to succeed
and get you through the hard times that may lie ahead.

In this this survival guide you will find information about resources for
undocumented students at UC Berkeley. The goal is to smooth your transition to Cal
and facilitate your success, given the extenuating circumstances faced by
undocumented students. While it is understood that there are a number of economic
and political obstacles that limit the enrollment of prospective students, many
applicants are forced to decline enrollment to Cal simply because of a lack of
resource knowledge.

This survival guide contains updated information on topics such as ensuring your
safety and the new resources available to students in the state of California and
its public universities. Years after students and allies started campaigning and
advocating for access to higher education, AB130 and AB131 were passed in California
in 2011. This has resulted in the creation of the California DREAM scholarship and
new funding from the state (see university paperwork and troubleshooting section).

Take a deep breath and take a moment to venture through the survival guide to find
the resources you or a friend may need. Remember that with great knowledge comes
great responsibility (yes, we quoted Spider-Man on that), so make sure to share and
circulate this guide for those that come after you.

Si Se Puede!

David, Gabriela and Xiomara
Introduction
this guide was brought to you by:
Multicultural Community Center
UC Berkeley
website: mcc.berkeley.edu
blog: ucberkeleymcc.tumblr.com

Rising Immigrant Scholars through
Education
Website: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/42853559858/
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AB540
What is AB540?
Assembly Bill 540 was signed into law in October 2001 and allows eligible undocumented,
legal permanent resident and U.S. citizen students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges
and universities. In order to qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements: (1)
Attend a California high school for 3 or more years, (2) Graduate from a California high
school or receive the equivalent, such as a GED, (3) Submit an a!davit to the California
public college or university you are attending or plan to attend.
university paperwork

This is what the
form looks like.
Check YES on the
rst three boxes.
How do I apply for AB540?
If you are eligible for the AB540 tuition exemption and enrolled in a higher
education institution you must ll out the AB540 form (Nonresident Tuition
Exemption Application and A"davit Form) in order to waive out-of-state tuition. For
UC Berkeley, the form is led after you are accepted.The AB540 form is a written
promise. In this statement, students declare that they meet all AB 540
requirements and have led an application to adjust their immigration status or will
do so as soon as they are eligible.
Where do I get the form?
http://registrar.berkeley.edu/DisplayMedia.aspx?
ID=UCTE_for_Elig_CA_HSGrads.pdf
Been there, done that!
I started high school in California the second
half of the rst semester of my sophomore year.
So technically, I was a couple months short of
having the 3 full academic years required to be
AB540 eligible. However, I remembered that I
completed 5-6 months of summer school in
high school. I sent an AB540 appeal explaining
that I thought I deserved to be AB540 eligible
because the months I took summer school for
covered the 2 month gap. And guess what? My
appeal was granted!

Send Form to:
Residence A$airs Unit
O"ce of the Registrar
120 Sproul Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-5404


Appeals
If you are denied AB540
tuition exemption
but you think you meet
the requirements,
send a letter of appeal:
Legal Analyst
Residence Matters
UC- O"ce of the General
Counsel
1111 Franklin Street, 8th
oor
Oakland, CA 94607-5200
Sample Letter of
Appeal
http://krcla.org/en/
Undocumented_Student_
Know-
How#Nonresident_Classi
cation_and_AB540_Exem
ption_Notice


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AB130 AND AB131
**This information was compiled by the
University of California. For more information
visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu.
The recently passed California Dream Acts
AB 130 and AB 131 extend eligibility for
certain types of institutional and state aid to
students, including undocumented students,
who qualify for benets under AB 540.
You could be eligible for the following types of
aid:
AB130 Privately funded UC scholarships
(beginning in January 2012)
AB130 Other UC scholarships and grants
(beginning in January 2013)
AB131 Cal Grants (beginning in fall 2013)

PLACES
What you need to do
If you think you might be eligible for an AB 540
nonresident tuition exemption, take these two
steps:
1) Submit a California Dream Application as
soon as possible.
http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp
2) Submit a California Nonresident Tuition
Exemption Request or a University of California
Nonresident Tuition Exemption Application and
A"davit (AB540 form).
Once you have completed these steps, the
campus will notify you of any nancial aid for
which you are eligible.
Regarding California Dream Application:
If you consider yourself an independent student but do not meet the criteria (see
section I: Student Dependency Information), le an independence appeal. For
more information about independence appeals go to walk-in advising in 211
Sproul Hall or e-mail dream@berkeley.edu.
If your California Dream Application gets denied, we encourage you to appeal.
For more information contact EOP/Undocumented Student Program Counselors
Nohemy Chavez at nzchavez@berkeley.edu or Meng So at
someng@berkeley.edu.
Sproul Hall
Financial Aid, Office of
the Registrar among
several other
administrative agencies
are located here.
university paperwork
DEALING WITH REGISTRATION BLOCKS
Three types of blocks can be applied to a student's
record: nancial, administrative, and academic.
Financial: A student's registration can be blocked due to outstanding
debts (e.g., unpaid registration fees, library nes, telephone bills) to the
University. The total of the outstanding debt must equal $100.00 or more
before the block can be placed.

Recommended steps to removing nancial block:

1) Meet with a SLAS/EOP counselor to discuss the reason for the nancial
block and individualized options for clearing the block
2) Connect with appropriate departments (e.g, nancial aid, cars, bps) to
begin the rst steps towards clearing the block
Academic: A student's registration can be blocked for such academic reasons as not being able to
declare a major, probation, lack of progress, or accumulation of excess units.

Recommended steps for removing academic block:

1) Meet with a SLAS/EOP counselor to discuss the reason for the academic block and planned options for
clearing the block
2) Follow up with respective college advisors (e.g, L&S, CNR, CED) to clear academic block
Administrative: A student's registration can be
blocked for not complying with requests from
University o"cials, such as not submitting
requested documentation (e.g., submitting nal
transcripts from previously attended institutions).

1)Meet with a SLAS/EOP counselor to discuss the
reason for the administrative block and planned
options for clearing the block
2) Follow up with respective departments (e.g, O"ce
of the Registrar, O"ce of Admissions) to clear the
administrative block
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CHEAP FOOD...NOM NOM
GROCERY OUTLET
BERKELEY GOOD LIFE
CAMPUS CRED THE $ TREE THAI TEMPLE
Coupons that o!er
discounts on food
from a variety of
locations such as
Pepes Pizza.
http://
insidethegoodlife.c
om/coupons/
Updates on
coupons that o!er
free or discounted
food at many
Berkeley locations.
http://
www.campuscred.c
om/ucberkeley
Located on 2440
Shattuck Avenue.
Buy snacks,
supplies, paper and
more for $1.
More bang for your
buck. O!ers lots of
food at a low price.
Sundays from
10am-1pm
1911 Russell St
There are a number of places that o$er free or
discounted food. A major tip that can save you lots
of money is to always carry tupperware containers
to all events so that you can have an extra meal for
later. Below is a list with areas to nd food
Grocery Outlet A grocery store on 2001
4th Street. Its a bit far o! campus but it
is a worthy trip to buy cheap snacks and
groceries.
finances
Been there, done that!
From the moment that welcome week at Cal begins to about the 3rd week of instruction, there are many organizations,
clubs, fraternities/sororities, special e$ects that o$er food at their meetings. Those are the best times to bring your
tupperware containers to take some free food home! To nd out about these events just walk through sproul plaza to the
club tables and check out any events that o$er free food.
ROLLING IN THE REVENUE
Sometimes in our academic journey we come
across holes in our pockets where we are a
few pennies short of making ends meet. Here
are some ways to earn that extra money.
Advice:
Use your skills
and strengths to
market
yourself
X-labs-are a fun and easy way to earn extra money during the
week. They are computer experiments operated at the Haas
School of Business. The experiments usually run from about an
hour to 90 minutes and on average pay $15 for that hour. So its
like a mini one-hour job that pays $15 per hour! how cool is that!
To sign up for an X-lab, you need to register with their website. All
UCB undergraduates or graduates may register. You can register
here: http://xlab.sona-systems.com/student_new_user.aspx
Paid Studies- There are some courses that o$er stipends for
conducting research with Professors or faculty in a department. If
you wish to engage in getting paid in studies involving your major
department, then visit your department o"ce and ask for any
opportunities that are available. The people there are paid to
answer all your questions and provide you with resources, so do
not be shy and pay them a visit.
0
50
100
$$ Money! Time investment
Private Tutoring- Have some background in a certain subject?
Such as spanish, exam preparation, math, or english. Then you can
seek this opportunity. One can tutor other college students
(international students) or students in K-12. Some agencies are
seeking tutors but most contacts are private parties seeking help for
their child.
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Finding a$ordable housing and utilities can be a
pain in the neck. A students room and board
should be a place that is both welcoming and
relaxing but sometimes it takes a good
scavenging to nd the right place.
PLACES
Casa Joaquin Murrieta
2336 Piedmont Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94704

Rochdale and
Fenwick
Villages
HOUSING DEALS
finances
Rochdale Co-operative (BSC)
is a very a$ordable apartment complex. One
receives their own room in a 4 bedroom
apartment or can pay extra for a single studio.
Currently, the price for a 4 bedroom apartment
is $1,926 which includes 8 hours of workshift
(gardening, cleaning, etc). Utilities are all
included. There are even work positions
available within the Co-operative to help earn
extra money or paying less rent. Rochdale is
part of the Berkeley Student Co-operative
(BSC), which has 17 houses and 3 apartment
complexes. Generally, there is a long waitlist for
Rochdale but if you are a SLAS/EOP student
(see academic support) you can receive a
deposit reduction and be given priority housing
placement. Website: www.bsc.coop
BSC scholarship
BSC Scholarship Fund- awards scholarships to
co-op members equal to one-third of room and
board costs for one semester.Scholarship
applications are available in the Fall semester,
usually in October or November. The Member
Resources Newsletter will announce when
applications are available. For more
information on scholarships, please contact
Madeleine Loh at mloh@bsc.coop
Rochdale Oscar Varela scholarship
Need-based scholarship that requires that you
be a Rochdale resident and two essays. It is
made for AB540 students as well as students in
dire economic need. The scholarship
application is available to be picked up at the
Rochdale o"ce every semester.
Casa Joaquin Murrieta
Casa Joaquin is a co-op and has been a xture
of the Berkeley community for 40 years.
Established by and for low-income students to
promote a$ordable housing, academic
achievement, and social awareness. Casa
o$ers community-building activities, career
exploration and preparation workshops,
discussion forums, work study opportunities,
and academic support to residents. Access to
an on-site computer center is also available.
Casa provides room and board to 40 residents
in its 22-bedroom facility, and has a no alcohol/
no drugs policy as well as set quiet hours.
Residents actively plan and participate in
Casa's daily maintenance and social activities.
Contact Casa to arrange a tour at casaucb.org
2336 Piedmont Avenue; casa@greenlining.org;
Casa Scholarships
Casa o$ers scholarships that range from $400
to $2000 per year. E-mail for more information.
Casa Magdalena Mora
This is a cross-cultural theme program for
residents who share academic interests in
Chicano/Mexicano/Latino issues and culture
This program is at a dormitory so rent is much
higher but there are scholarships available that
can cover all or most of the cost.
Website: themeprograms.berkeley.edu/
casa.html
2610 Channing Way; 510/642-3213
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Many of these scholarship
applications range from
1-3 hours in time to
complete depending on how
much effort you apply in
one sitting. #To make the
task less off putting,
think of each application
as a job so if you put say
2 hours into one
application worth $5000
then if earned you just
got paid $2500 per hour!
finances
SCHOLARSHIP
The Leadership Award Program
Provider: Cal Alumni Association%
Type: Merit Based, minimum 3.0 GPA%
The Leadership Award is a one-year, merit-
based scholarship that recognizes Cal students
who demonstrate innovative, motivational
leadership impacting their academic, work, or
community environments.
http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/
scholarships/leadership-award
Raza Cares Grants
Provider: RRRC
Type: need base
Raza Cares grants funds Cal students up to
$250.00. Applications are due at the end of
every spring semester so keep an open eye for
this opportunity.
New American Scholars program
Provider: Educators for Fair Consideration%
Type: merit and need base
E4FC's New American Scholars Program
provides nancial awards and support services
to low-income
immigrant college students who live or attend
school in the San Francisco Bay Area. We
provide scholarships of up to $10,000 to cover
tuition and other college expenses.
http://www.e4fc.org/scholarsprogram/
scholarsoverview.html


Raza Caucus Scholarship
Provider: Raza Caucus%
Category: need base, community service
Type: Raza caucus scholarship is need-based for
students struggling to pay for books and tuition. This
scholarship is due the same time the Raza cares grant
is due as well so keep an open eye for both of them.
Fullling our dreams scholarshipProvider:
Salvadoran American leadership and education fund
(SALEF)
AB-540 friendly: Yes, but not limited to them%
Category: merit and need base.%
SALEFs "Fullling Our Dreams Scholarship" Fund
o$ers nancial assistance and support to
undergraduate, graduate and professional students,
often making the di$erence in whether a student can
attend college or not.
CBC Spouses Scholarship Opportunities
Provider: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,
INC
Type: need base and community service.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
(CBCF) is a nonprot, nonpartisan public policy,
research and educational institute that aims to help
improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African
Americans and other underserved communities of
color through scholarship opportunities. They award
various scholarships in di$erent major categories.
http://www.cbcnc.org/scholarships
Scholarship
Directories

E4FC
http://www.e4fc.org/
resources/
scholarshiplists.html

East Bay Consortium
http://
eastbayconsortium.org/
index.php?s=92

College Sense
http://
www.nygearup.org/
collegesense/students/
scholar_undoc.htm

Latino College Dollars
http://
www.latinocollegedollar
s.org/

Berkeley Scholarship
website
http://
students.berkeley.edu/
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WAYS TO WORK: LLCS AND SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
finances
Although employers may not knowingly hire an undocumented
immigrant,laws often do not require proof of immigration status for
people to create Limited Liability Companies or sole proprietorships.
Limited Liability Companies

Where Corporations fail, LLC prevails. An LLC (Limited Liability Company)
is like a mix between a partnership and a company where individual
members share in the costs and benets of the partnership. The benets of
this business function for undocumented students is that it permits them to
work legally.

Steps to Setting up a LLC in California:

(1) Research the type of business plan you want and the state regulations.

(2) Determine how the business will be managed, who the members will be
(if others are interested), and how membership will be granted.

(3) To become a LLC in California, a person or group must le Articles of
Organization with the Secretary of State along with a fee of $70. Do this
by ling a form on the Secretary of States website.

(4) Develop a management agreement. In California, the Beverly-Killiea
Limited Liability Company Act, Corp C 1700-17655 has rules regarding
internal management.

(5) Within 90 days of ling the articles, the LLC must le a Statement of
Information with the Secretary of State. This includes names and
addresses of LLC management and all members of the LLC, the general
nature of the LLCs business activities, the name and address of the
LLCs agent of service of this process and the address of the LLCs
principal business o"ce. The statement would be led every 2 years and
when the information changes.

(6) Obtain an Employer Identication Number (EIN) as your business tax
identication number. The process of completing an EIN application on
Form SS-4 can be done online, by phone, or through your attorney.
Sole Proprietorship

An independent contractor may set up work for him or herself as
a sole proprietor. A sole proprietorship is a form of business
owned and managed by one person where no legal distinction
between the owner and the business exists. A trade or business
name is used in this case other than the legal name of the
person.

(1) Visit county clerk and ask for a name for the company. The
cost is $35 depending on the business type.
(2) Visit city hall to establish the business and receive a business
license. The cost is about $10.
(3) Open a business account at a bank.
(4) Other requirements may have to be fullled depending on the
county, such as registering with the local newspaper.

Types of Independent contractors
A few types of jobs included tutor, Promoter of products (check
craigslist), child care, computer programmer, party planner, and
legal assistant.
Guidelines for Independent Contractors
An independent contractor is not required to ll out an I-9 (which
veries an employees
identity and is used to prove that the individual is able to legally work in
the US), or respond to inquires about immigration status. The
independent contractor does require a Social Security number,
however,or an individual Taxpayer Identication Number (ITIN) to begin
work. An ITIN is a tax processing number handed out by the IRS to
people who are ineligible to be assigned a Social Security. Tax ID
numbers are given out regardless of immigration status since both
resident and nonresident individuals may le and report taxes. The ITIN
is used to pay for income and employment taxes, however if an
employer discovers that an independent contractor is undocumented,
he or she may choose not to hire the worker.

For more information visit:

http://e4fc.org/images/limited-liability-co-worker-coop.pdf

http://e4fc.org/images/E4FC_LifeAfterCollegeGuide.pdf
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always keep
the long term
goal in mind
CREATING A BALANCED SCHEDULE
Given the rigor of CAL, it is vital that you establish a well balanced academic schedule to ensure academic success, and, most importantly,
your well-being. When choosing classes, you can resort to any of the counselors at SLAS/EOP, like Meng So, to guide you through this. Here
is a sample of a balanced schedule:

Name: Bear, Oski
SID: AB540CAL

Schedule of Classes
Political Science 112: Political Theory 4 units
Political Science 166: Latinos in the US Political System 4 units
Education 190: Current Issues in Education 4 units
Ethnic Studies 197: Immigration & the Immigrant Student in Higher Education (DeCal) 1 unit
Total Units: 13

In the above schedule of classes, the student is taking a theory course and an upper-division in his or her major, which would comprise the
core classes. These classes would likely involve a heavy load of reading or writing. This means that in order to avoid overwhelming yourself
with the workload, you will need to add another course that is of interest of you, but likely will require less dense, textbook readings. In this
case, Education 190, is a course that, although variable, involves some community interaction and o$-campus activities to further
comprehend issues in education, which can be a good t for this student. However, to be a full-time student in most colleges on campus,
such as College of Letters & Science, you would need to add one more unit. This student chose to take a DeCal, a student-facilitated
seminar, to reach the 13 units required. DeCals are excellent options as they vary immensely, and you are very likely to nd one to meet your
interests. However, you can also consider being an intern for the RAZA Recruitment & Retention Center and Chicano/Latino Development
Center (CLSD) to get additional units.

While the above example applies to one semester, it is important to maintain a balanced schedule during all of your semesters at CAL. In
order to ensure the most optimal environment for academic success, you must not overwhelm yourself with a heavy course load. To help
with this, the counselors at SLAS/EOP recommend you visit them at the beginning of your academic career at UC Berkeley. Refer to our
section on Academic Support for more details.
academics and
career development
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
academics and
career development
Academic support is crucial in ensuring your success at
Cal. You made it to Cal, but you need to constantly stay
on the right path. You need to be ready for your next step.
For this, consider visiting one of the counselors at SLAS/
EOP at the beginning of your rst semester at Cal.
SLAS/EOP

While they are experienced, and they know very well their craft,
you should be prepared to answer questions that would
typically be covered in your rst session with an Academic
counselor. Here are some things that would be covered in a
counseling session for an
incoming freshmen/transfer students:

Academic Goals: What is your intended major? What are
some areas you
are passionate about studying? How is your academic
condence?

Family Support and Personal Transition: What role do you
play in your
family? Are you the rst in your family to go to college? How
are you
managing the personal transition to Cal? How might this impact
your academic success?

Finances: Does the student have money to cover tuition,
explore di$erent
funding options? Any questions about this semesters nancial
aid? CARS
balance? Does the student need to send money home to
support family?

Other topics: College requirements/breadth requirements,
major
requirements, AP units/JC Units, Residency (AB540 A"davit),
Telebears,
Personal Development, Stress level/management, Time
management, DARs,
Bearfacts, etc.

An academic counselor can help you sit down and gure a
tailored made academic approach
for you, but again, we suggest that you come prepared to
answer these questions, and, likewise, have questions ready for
the counselor.

Website: slas.berkeley.edu
Student Learning Center

Another resource you have available on campus is the Student
Learning Center (SLC). They o$er a variety of services, such as
tutoring, study groups, workshops, and courses that would be
of great use to you in ensuring your academic success. The
SLC supports students in subjects like Mathematics, Social
Sciences, Study Strategies and Writing, which is inclusive of
most all majors on campus, with the exception of Engineering/
Architecture.

The writing program o$ers drop-in tutoring, by-appointment
tutoring, individual tutoring, and writing workshops, among other
useful resources. Make sure to get in contact visit:
http://slc.berkeley.edu/writing

The SLC Mathematics and Statistics Program o$ers academic
support in several ways, such as workshops, tutoring, and exam
reviews. For a more information, make sure to visit:
http://slc.berkeley.edu/math-and-statistics

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SLAS/EOP: AB540 RESOURCES
Hello everyone!

My name is Meng So and I am an academic counselor with the Student Life Advising
Services/ Educational Opportunity Program (SLAS/EOP) and the Undocumented Student
Program Coordinator at UC Berkeley. I am excited to partner with campus members and
student community programs to initiate and enact a comprehensive agenda that responds
to and support the needs of rst generation, low-income, and undocumented AB540
students.

As an academic counselor, my role is to provide students with information, insight, and
support so you may make sound and informed decisions about your academic and personal
life while at UC Berkeley. I am available to meet with students to discuss academic plans,
nancial aid, post-graduate opportunities, and anything else. Our vision is to assist and
empower undocumented students to achieve their academic and personal goals.
academics and
career development
Fun Facts
* I speak Khmer, English and
positivity.

* Learning is one of my favorite
aspects of life, there is
something new to learn every
day, and im sure I will learn
tons from students throughout
the year.

* Laughing is my second favorite
aspect of life, and we will
definitely be sharing a lot of
laughs as a community
Services now available to AB540 students at SLAS/EOP

Achievement Awards
Each year SLAS/EOP honors a select number of eligible students with the Student Life
Achievement Awards. These awards recognize students who have achieved academic
excellence and have contributed exemplary community service on campus and/or in the
surrounding community. All recipients receive an honorarium of $200 and a certicate of
achievement. The Harry L. Morrison Distinguished Student Life Achievement Award of
$500 is presented to the most outstanding student

RSF Fee Scholarship
SLAS Sponsored AB540 students are eligible for RSF Fee Scholarship

CalSo Fee Waiver
AB540 students who are unable to attend CalSo due to cost are able to obtain a fee
waiver.
SLAS/EOP Co-Op Verication
SLAS Sponsored AB540 students receive a deposit reduction and
are given priority housing placement in the Berkeley Student
Cooperative.
Readmission/Enrollment Fee Waiver
SLAS Sponsored AB540 student are eligible for the $60.00
processing fee waiver of the readmission application

Discretionary Grant
SLAS-sponsored AB540 students may qualify for a SLAS
Discretionary Grant. Grants may be awarded based on veriable
unmet need determined by the Financial Aid O"ce

Reduced Test Prep Course
SLAS sponsored AB540 students may qualify for a Kaplan,
Princeton Review, Blueprint Prep Courses fee reduction (up to
50%).

Feel free to contact Meng So for more information on services
available to you (510) 642-7224, someng@berkeley.edu .
The SLAS/EOP ofce is
located in 119 Cesar
Chavez Building
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STUDY STRATEGIES
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Study, Study, Study. That is what students do 24/7, right? Because were
students. True, but as you adjust to the rigor of CAL, you made need to
discover what the best studying method is for you. Study strategies are
vital in academic success, and something to seriously include in our daily
lives. In this section, we will provide some strategies that, generally, work
for everyone, but you should adjust these to your own personal needs.
Throughout the semester you should establish:

Blocks of Study Time and Breaks
& - Develop and plan for blocks of study time in a typical week
& -These blocks are, ideally, around 60 minutes, but you should adjust to t your &
& needs
& -Note: Di"cult material may require more frequent breaks.

Dedicated Study Spaces
& -Find a place free of distractions (no cell phone/text messaging), perhaps a library or &
& co$ee shop (if you can work under noise)

Weekly Reviews
& -Establish a good time to do weekly reviews of course material, i.e Sunday night, if &
& that happens to work with your schedule.
& -Note: You may need to adjust weekly reviews as exams approach

Priorities
-Get in the habit of beginning with your most di"cult task and move on from there.
& -Postpone unnecessary, yet appealing activities until your work is done! These &
& opportunities, perhaps a party, may result in poor
& performance on a test/paper.

Time Management
& -Think of times when you can study: while waiting in line, it might be helpful to pull out
& ashcards.
& -Get o$ Facebook! Sure, it may be nice to know where Oski Bear checked-in, and &
& who went from in a relationship to single, but that only creates unnecessary &
& distractions.

We can all agree that test-taking is perhaps the most anxiety-inducing process for students.
While not all the strategies here may work for all of you, it is important to take note of them and
consider them while discovering your own test-taking techniques.
A FEW LIBRARIES
East Asian Studies Library
Moft Undergraduate Library
Music Library
Test-Taking Strategies:

Begin Reviewing Early: Doing this will allow you su"cient time to ask for clarication in lecture,
or professors o"ce hours.

Short, Daily Reviews

Read Text Assignments before Lectures

Review Notes after Lectures

Review Lecture Notes with classmates

Conduct a major review early: Doing a holistic review of course material well before the exam
will provide you with adequate time to visit the professor during his or her o"ce hours to ask for
clarication on confusing points.

Break-up Study Tasks into manageable chunks
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MORE SPACES WHERE
YOU CAN STUDY
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Reducing Test Anxiety:

Approach exam with condence: As cliched as it may sound, nothing is more encouraging
and uplifting than self-condence when taking an exam. Trust your intellect, and do your
best!

Be prepared; organize materials for test: Make sure to have any materials required
beforehand. Whether it be blue books, Scantrons, or even, simply, a writing utensil, you will
feel less anxiety having all these items at hand prior to the exam.

Be on time!: Nothing is more stressful than running into a lecture hall the day of an exam. To
avoid this, be on time! Come to class a few minutes earlier than usual to nd a good spot to
sit, gather your materials, but above all, to allow yourself every minute given to take an
exam. Every minute counts!

Dont cram: You might be under the erroneous impression that cramming as much
information into your brain minutes before the exam will help you remember important
concepts or key terms, but it is more likely that your brain will blank out during the exam. For
this, we highly discourage from cramming.

Exercise!: This may very well not be an option for everyone given the busy college life, but
exercise reduces stress levels, which can allow you to better focus on your exams. Consider
a short yoga session, or even a brief morning jog to relax you prior to an exam.

Get a good night sleep: Your brain needs sleep. Remember cramming will not make you
remember more material. Rather, get a decent night sleep, ideally 7-8 hours, to wake up
fresh and ready to ace that exam!

No empty stomachs: Eat something light; a yogurt, fruit, or granola bar, but dont ever go to
an exam on an empty stomach, as it can distract you.

Dont drink coffee!: Sure ca$eine wakes you up, and keeps you alert, but during an exam
co$ee can get you extremely jittery and increase your level of anxiety. Instead, try a
ca$einated tea, such as Earl Grey or Black Tea, which will keep you alert but will not give you
any jitters.
Reading strategies

Understanding your readings will be crucial in ensuring
academic success while at Cal. Readings enhance your
understanding of the material being presented by your
professors. The following is an outline template, which will
help break down complex tests.

Title
Author:
Subject:
Main Points (Thesis[es])
What type of writing is it? (Genre)
How is(are) the thesis(es) tested? What methods are used
to do so?
What is the historical context/place in literature?
How persuasive is the author? Do you agree/disagree
with him or her?

Outlining your readings prior to lecture (and discussion
sections) is an excellent way of assessing your
understanding of the material. In doing so, you will likely
develop questions/comments that can then be directed to
your professors or graduate student instructors for
clarication.
Another e$ective method for breaking down potential
readings is the SQ3R method. It is quite helpful in
diluting dense readings you may come across throughout
your undergraduate career. This strategy works as follows:

Survey: Before you begin reading, survey the title,
headings, and subtitles. Make sure to pay close attention
to captions and graphics, and, most importantly, survey
the summary/conclusion prior to beginning your reading.

Question: This step, perhaps, is the most important in
critically analyzing the text you

Read, Recite and Review
Multicultural Community Center
Bancroft Library
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transfer student life
As a transfer student, you have less time to
familiarize yourself with the campus and its
resources. Typically, you have, more or less, a
year to get acquainted with potential
recommenders for graduate/professional
school, internships, and other personal
development opportunities. While this task can
be di"cult, and, oftentimes, overwhelming, it is
not impossible to make the best of your two
years at Cal as a transfer student. You are not
the only transfer student on this campus! Each
fall there is a little less than 4,000 transfer
students being admitted to Cal. With that said,
we would like to emphasize that there are
resources available to you, and you should not
be shy to make use of them. Upon your
admission to Cal, get in contact with the
Transfer Center to make this task less daunting
on yourself.

To further assist with your transition process, as
a transfer student, you may nd it helpful to
take a course focused on doing just that,
Education 198: Transitioning to Cal: An
introduction to a Research University for
Transfer Students. This is a 1 unit pass/not
pass course available to rst semester
transfers. This course is designed to help
facilitate your transition to Cal by introducing
you to many aspects of the
research university, helping
you negotiate the transition
to a new campus culture,
and identifying academic
skills and strategies that
are key to success in
upper division coursework.
Work with other new
transfers as you successfully
negotiate your rst semester at
Cal. This 1 unit course can also be used to
reach the 13 unit minimum for majors in the
College of Letters & Science.

The Transfer, Re-Entry & Student Parent
Center (TRSP) also has weekly workshops
intended to further assist transfer students in
the transition process, such as Enhancing Test
Performance-Tips on Test Anxiety and Finals
Preparation for Humanities and Social Science
Majors. These are just a couple examples of
enrichment workshops the center facilitates
weekly. Make sure to visit their website for a
more updated list of the workshops they will
provide: http://trsp.berkeley.edu/transfer.shtml
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Advice: Make
connections

Contacts:
Lorena Valdez Program Director, Transfer Student Services&
& & & &
Transfer Re-Entry Student Parent Center (TRSP)& &
& lvaldez@berkeley.edu& & &
& &
(510) 643 6285
The Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parent Center (TRSP) at
the University of California, Berkeley is unit within the Division
of Equity & Inclusion. Their mission is to provide support
services for transfer students, re-entry students, student
parents, veterans, and former foster youth.
http://trsp.berkeley.edu/
TRSP Transfer Student Guide: http://trsp.berkeley.edu/Transfer
%20Guide%20F11.pdf

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career development
INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Fiat Lux: Let
there be light
PROGRAMS DEAD
-
LINES
Academic Opportunity Fund- all majors
Center for British Studies Undergraduate
Travel Grants for Conferences and Research
Student Opportunity Fund
QB3 Undergraduate Biotech Internships 02/14
Human Rights Center Student Fellowships 02/20
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)-
Bio Summer Apprenticeship
03/10
UCDC (Internship in DC associated with
Research)
02/26
Judith Stronach Baccalaureate Prize- for
after graduation
01/24
Center for Race and Gender (Independent
projects, 2 deadlines per year)
03/10
Leslie Lipson Scholarship and Prize
(sophomores)
03/15
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships 02/27
Sponsored Projects for Undergraduate Research
(SPUR-CNR)- faculty and student initiated
08/27
Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program 09/03
Physics Undergraduate Scholars Program n/a
Percy Undergraduate Grant for Public Affairs
Research (available fall and spring)
10/17
Joseph Myers Center for Research on Native
American Issues Undergraduate Mini-grant
02/18
Center for Comparative Study of Right-Wing
Movements Undergraduate Mini-Grant
10/31
Berkeley Big Ideas Competition 11/05
Sultan Undergraduate Scholarship Fund for
Arab Studies
02/03
Research paid and unpaid programs and internships at UC Berkeley that do
not require proof of citizenship. Check websites for any deadline changes.
PROGRAMS DEAD-
LINES
Marco Firebaugh Community Engaged
Scholars-with stipend
02/01
Haas Scholars Program- for all
majors
02/24
Multicultural Community center
Internship
varies
Been there, done that!

"The Haas Scholars Program has
opened so many doors and has made my
senior year at Cal worthwhile. I've
been able to develop my research and
presentation skills, I've made many
new friends, and the program has
helped me become a more competitive
applicant for graduate school. Being
in the Haas Scholars program has
truly been a life-changing experience
for me."-undocumented senior at Cal#
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Been there, done that!

"I love that I was able to work with
a health organization that#dealt#with
immigrants' rights and access to
health care. I not only did what I
enjoyed but I got paid for it too!-
#Bay Area Dream Summer Intern
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SUMMER PROGRAMS TO APPLY FOR
PROGRAM WEBPAGE
DREAM Summer and Queer
Dream Summer
http://
www.dreamresourcecenter.or
g/dream-summer.html
Young People For http://
www.youngpeoplefor.org/
programs/fellowship
School of Unity and
Liberation (SOUL)
http://
www.schoolofunityandlibera
tion.org/soul_sec/
programs/pr-summer.html
Latinas Learning to lead
Program
http://www.nhli.org/
latinas_lead/
lll_program.html
ACTIVISM 101
The political climate at UCB is not always as liberal or progressive as people say. A lot of
the times, students and organizations on campus foster a hostile learning environment
lled with xenophobia, discrimination, and privileged exclusiveness. Oppression needs to
be met with coalitional resistance from the marginalized. There are many organizations on
campus that include immigrant rights as part of their areas of political activism. Finding
political organizations on campus that uphold immigrant rights and AB540 awareness can
be daunting but guring out which organization better suits a person can be as easy as
visiting a few club meetings. Some organizations to look for are:
RISE- Rising Immigrant
Scholars through Education

Rising Immigrant Scholars through
Education is a group of students
promoting awareness for current
college and high school students on
educational issues that a$ect the
immigrant community. RISE serves as a
support group for students by being a
resource on campus to ensure that
AB540 students at UC Berkeley have
academic and nancial support to
complete their academic endeavors.
Contact them at
risecochairs@gmail.com
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miscellaneous
Raza Recruitment and Retention Center

The RRRC's goal is to increase the enrollment of Chicano/Latino
high school students in institutions of higher education by sending
UCB students on recruitment trips to local area high schools. The
center also helps improve the retention rate of Chicano/Latinos
through various programs.
URL: www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~rrrc
Email: calrazacoords@lists.berkeley.edu

Bridges Multicultural Resource Center

bridges is a coalition of ve student-initiated and student-run
Recruitment and Retention Centers (RRCs) and a"liate
organizations at the University of California, Berkeley. The bridges
coalition is comprised of the Black Recruitment and Retention
Center (BRRC), the Native American Recruitment and Retention
Center (NARRC), Pilipino Academic Student Services (PASS), the
Raza Recruitment and Retention Center (RRRC), and the Asian/
Pacic Islander Recruitment and Retention Center (REACH!), and
its a"liates, the Arab Recruitment and Retention Center (ARRC),
and the Mixed Student Union (MSU).
Multicultural Community Center

A student-won, student-led space since 2007, the Multicultural
Community Center strives to integrate student-driven and
community-oriented management, decision-making and
visioning in everything that they do. In conjunction with
Multicultural Student Development (MSD) the MCC facilitates
students' greater involvement in multicultural-related education,
collaborations and cross/inter-cultural community building. The
MCC website is mcc.berkeley.edu. Contact Elisa Huerta at
elisahuerta@berkeley.edu

Chican@/Latin@ Student Development Ofce

The mission of the Chican@/Latin@ Student Development O"ce
is to empower Chican@/Latin@ students to achieve academic
excellence and engage in community involvement. The CLSD
o"ce is located on the 2nd oor of the Csar Chvez building in
Room 245. Contact Lupe Gallegos at (510) 642-1802 or
lupeg@berkeley.edu

Asian Pacic Islander Student Development

Serves the changing needs of Asian Pacic American students
on campus. The APASD o"ce provides programs and supports
activities that further the educational goals of APA students and
enhances the opportunities for academic success. APASD is
also located in the 2nd oor of Cesar Chavez in room 249.

Multicultural Immigrant Student Program

The Multicultural Immigrant Student Program (MISP) was
established in 1982 to serve the changing needs of
immigrant students on the UC Berkeley campus. MISP
o$ers programs, classes, and activities that help
immigrant students adjust to campus life as well as
enhance their opportunities to achieve academic success
and social well-being. Our main goals are to recruit
immigrant students and to assist in their retention at the
university, simultaneously providing them resources that
will help them obtain a successful graduation regardless
of their distinct background and despite of their individual
challenges.
URL:http://ucbmisp.tumblr.com/

Aspire- Asian Students Promoting Immigrant
Rights through Education

has regular bi-weekly meetings that provide a safe space
for AB 540 Asian Pacic Islander youth to talk about their
issues and train youth to become advocates for immigrant
rights. It has provided numerous Know your Rights
presentations on AB 540, the CA DREAM Act, and the
Federal DREAM Act for local colleges, high schools, and
community-based organizations. It has actively lobbied
and presented their testimonies to urge elected o"cials to
support policies that broaden the rights and maximize the
opportunities of undocumented youth at the city, state,
and national level.
Contact: aspire@asianlawcaucus.org
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To find more student
organizations go to
http://
students.berkeley.edu/osl/
studentgroups/public/
index.asp
XINATLI

In Nahuatl, Xinaxtli represents the seed that grows". Their purpose is to serve as a circle
of growth and support for the empowerment of the Xican@/Latin@ community. Their goal
is to provide a space for Raza to become politically active and engaged in the Raza
community in a way that goes beyond community service". Contact
xinatli.de.ucb@gmail.com

Mexcha

Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztln; "Chican@ Student Movement of Aztln", is an
organization that seeks to promote Chicano unity and empowerment through political
action. The acronym of the organization's name is the Spanish word mecha, which means
"fuse". The motto of MEChA is 'La Union Hace La Fuerza' (Unity makes strength).

Young Queers United for Empowerment

YQUE is a student group for those who identify as queer and latino/a (however, we
welcome allies of other ethnic backgrounds and sexualities). The group primarily focuses
on providing a safe space for dialogue, creating a social environment for networking and
community building, and on being active on campus and the community at large.

miscellaneous
AB540 FRIENDLY SPACES ON CAMPUS
&A semester at Cal can become very rigorous and stressful. To help combat the level of strain one has to incorporate healthy moments of
relaxation into their schedule. Plan to create RSF exercise buddies, party buddies, and study buddies. Also, sometimes one just needs a
space on campus where one can group up with similarly situated people in terms of culture or background. Here are some areas of
recreation and AB540 friendly spaces to be aware of:
Undocumented Student Program

USP provides guidance and support to undocumented
undergraduates at Cal. The academic counseling, legal
support, nancial aid resources, and extensive campus
referral network provided by USP helps students develop the
unique gifts and talents they each bring to the university
while empowering a sense of belonging. The programs
mission is to support the advancement of undocumented
students within higher education and promote pathways for
engaged scholarship.
http://undocu.berkeley.edu/

Multicultural Community Center

Rooted in the 1999 Ethnic Studies Strike and Agreement, the
Multicultural Community Center has had a dynamic history of
struggle, student-visioning and vibrant programming in the
decade since. Today, the MCC exists as a multipurpose
community center where you will nd people studying,
meeting, engaging in critical dialogue and taking part in
various student and community programming.
http://mcc.berkeley.edu/

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Chican@ Latin@ Student Development Ofce
The CLSD o"ce is a space conceptualized and created by Latino students,
sta$/faculty, and community members. Their mission is to advocate for the
retention and graduation of Latino students, engage and empower students
to become leaders, and create community among latin@ spaces on campus.
http://clsd.berkeley.edu/

Center for Latino Policy Research (CLPR)

The Centers goal is to leverage the complexity of the Latino experience in
the United States in order to shed light on the myriad factors that a$ect the
distribution of material, social, and political opportunities within U.S.
society.
They accomplish their mission through the conduct of community-engaged
research projects that work to inform local, state, and national policies that
a$ect Latinos.CLPR hosts several events yearly. Be on the lookout for them.
Find them at clpr.berkeley.edu

The Center for Race and Gender (CRG)

This is an interdisciplinary research center at the University of California
Berkeley that fosters explorations of race and gender, and their
intersections. CRG cultivates critical and engaged research and exchange
among faculty and students throughout the university, between the
university and nearby communities of color, and among scholars in the Bay
Area, in the US, and around the globe. Check out their website and events
at crg.berkeley.edu

Raza Recruitment and Retention Center

The RRRC's goal is to increase the enrollment of Chicano/Latino high school
students in institutions of higher education by sending UCB students on
recruitment trips to local area high schools. The center also helps improve
the retention rate of Chicano/Latinos through various programs.
URL: www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~rrrc
Email: calrazacoords@lists.berkeley.edu

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Once the semester begins, the task of
maintaining emotional well-being becomes a
challenge with pressures such as exams, social
networking, and extra curricular activities.
These pressures take a toll on our health.

Psychological and emotional well-being is often
ignored until it becomes unavoidable to
address these issues. Symptoms that act as
warning signs are insomnia, feelings of
loneliness or isolation, or a constant sense of
failure.

For some, simply talking about your thoughts
and emotions with a professional may bring a
sense of relief. For others however, the healing
process may require more patience. There are
a number of resources available on campus to
address your emotional and psychological
needs. There are people there for you!

Tang Center - located at 2222 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720. The contact number is
(510) 642-2000. This health facility o$ers
psychological counseling and other related
social services. Dont be shy! They are there for
you.

One particular person who caters to the needs
of AB540 undocumented students is Laura
Guillen. She is one among dozens of other
workers at the Tang Center who can help you.
Guillen o$ers free counseling sessions to
AB540 students so a$ordability is not an
obstacle.


Lupe Gallegos:
Org: Chicana Latino Student Development
O"ce: 245 Cesar Chavez. Tel: 510.642.1802.
email: lupeg@berkeley.edu
The woman to know at Cal, not only will she
give you information and resources on anything
you need, including AB-540, but she can also
help you get internships and jobs!
REAL LIFE
SURVIVAL
GUIDES:
Advice: Dont
be afraid to ask
for help
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
miscellaneous
Lupe Gallegos - CLSD
FREE HEALTH CLINICS IN THE EAST BAY
By street Level Health Project
Order of Malta Clinic
Address: 2121 Harrison Street (at 21
st
Street), Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone: 510-587-3000
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30am 12pm and 1pm 4pm, Fridays, 8:30am 12pm
Transportation: AC Transit buses #NL, 11 and 805, but MANY other buses stop at 20
th
/Broadway area, BART Station 19
th
Street Oakland
Languages: English, Spanish and Tagalog (sometimes Mandarin and Cantonese)
Services: Primary care, TB testing and treatment, and Chest X-Ray referrals, X-Rays (referred out, but paid for by clinic), Lab testing (referred
out, but paid for by clinic), Medications (mostly prescriptions only, must buy meds at a pharmacy), Specialty care: referred to Highland Hospital
unless current volunteer practitioners have specialty care training
Requirements; Uninsured or underinsured clients; clients with insurance will be referred elsewhere, Do NOT need photo ID, proof of address
or proof of income, Call ahead for an appointment, no drop-ins
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Healthcare for the Homeless Mobile Van
Telephone:510-532-1930 (Healthcare for the Homeless)
Languages: English and Spanish
Services: Basic screening and healthcare (including hypertension and diabetes screening), HIV testing and counseling, Wound and infection
treatment, Referrals for specialty care support services, Case Management&
Requirements: Open to anyone, homeless and marginally housed patients are prioritized, Do NOT need photo ID, proof of address or proof of
income, Drop-in only, rst come rst served; no appointments available

Van services at St. Vincent de Paul
Address: St. Vincent de Paul, 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Hours: 2
nd
Mondays, 9:30am 12:00pm and 1:30pm 4:00pm last Monday of the month, 10:00am 12:00pm (call ahead to check)
Transportation: AC Transit buses #15, 18, 72, 72R, 72M, 800, NL BART Station 19
th
Street Oakland is 6 blocks away

Van services at CRECE
Address: East 12
th
Street and 29
th
Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
Hours:last Monday of the month, 9:30am 12:00pm and 1:30pm 3:30pm
Transportation: AC Transit buses #1, 1R, 50, 62, 801. Other bus lines at Fruitvale BART Station, BART Station Fruitvale is 5 blocks away

Street Level Health Project
Address: 2501 International Blvd (at 25
th
Ave), Oakland, CA 94601
Telephone: 510-533-9906
Hours: Mondays, 10:30am 1:30pm (sing up list starts at 10am), Wednesdays, 1:00pm 4:00pm (sign up list starts at 12:30pm)
Transportation: AC Transit buses #1, 1R and 62, BART Station Fruitvale is 10 blocks away
Languages: English, Spanish and Mongolian. Call ahead for interpretation for Mam, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Nepali, or Burmese.
Services: Basic screening and healthcare (including screening for hypertension and diabetes), Medications (basic short-term meds dispensed
for free, some meds by prescription), Referrals for specialty care and primary care, Case Management and Healthcare Navigation support
services&
Requirements: Open to anyone, priority for uninsured/underinsured and low-income. No childrens services, Do NOT need photo ID, proof of
address or proof of income, Drop-in only, rst come rst served; no appointments available

Rotacare Bay Area San Leandro Clinic*
Address: 3081 Teagarden Street (between Alvarado St. and the 880 freeway), San Leandro, CA 94577
Telephone: 510-347-4620
Hours: Mondays 4:30pm 7:00pm, adult services, Mondays 4:30pm 7:00pm, childrens services, Wednesdays 5:00pm 7:00pm, dental clinic
Thursdays, 3:00pm 6:00pm, physical therapy by appointment only
Transportation: AC Transit bus #55. Leaves from San Leandro BART station. BART Station San Leandro is 1' miles away
Languages: English and Spanish. For all other languages call ahead to check about interpreters.
Services: Primary care, Pre-school exams and immunizations, Free prescriptions when available, Free acute dental needs for adults, Referral
services when needed, Physical therapy, Social Work, Well-child exams%
Requirements: Open to anyone. Do NOT need photo ID, proof of address or proof of income.
*Rotacare Bay Area also o$ers free clinics in San Rafael, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Gilroy/Morgan Hill and
Monterey

Berkeley Free Clinic
Address: 2339 Durant Avenue (between Ellsworth St. and Dana St.), Berkeley, CA 94794
Telephone: 510-548-4811 or 1-800-6-CLINIC (800-625-4642), 510-644-0425 (STD/HIV testing through Gay Mens Health Collective),
510-548-2745 (Dental services only)
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - general medicine or TB testing, Call at 5:30pm if homeless or at 5:45pm if not homeless for
same evening appointments starting at 7pm, Tuesdays TB testing only. Same times as above, Saturdays HIV testing for women. Drop-ins
between 12pm and 2pm, Hepatitis testing (A, B and C) 3-5pm. Call between 1pm-2:30pm for same day appt., Sundays STD and HIV testing
for men. Arrive between 4pm and 5pm for drop-in services, Phone hours: Monday Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 4-7pm
Transportation: AC Transit buses #1/1R, 7, 51, 52L. Other nearby buses at Downtown Berkeley BART, BART Station Downtown Berkeley
Languages: English. For all other languages call ahead to check about interpreters.
Services: General medicine: basic acute and short-term primary care including cold/u, skin issues (but not on face), STDs for men and non
symptomatic STD screening for women, TB testing, pregnancy testing, ear infections, burns, minor wounds. Dental clinic: general exams,
cleanings, simple llings and extractions. Call ahead or check website (http://www.geocities.com/bfcdental/) to get upcoming clinic dates. Arrive
30 minutes before clinic time to put your name in the lottery. Patients whose names are randomly selected will be seen for dental services the
same night. Anonymous HIV testing and Hepatitis A, B and C testing
Requirements: No requirements, but some services are prioritized for homeless patients.
FREE HEALTH CLINICS IN THE EAST BAY
By street Level Health Project
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
1663 Mission Street, Suite 602
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 255-9499
Fax: (415) 255-9792
Services Include: Community Advocacy, Leadership Training, Know your Rights
Presentations, Naturalization and Citizenship, Political Asylum, Nicaraguan and Central
American Relief Act (NACARA), Family Unity Policy, Immigration Relief for abused
immigrant women and children
Handbook for Young Immigrants is available:
www.ilrc.org/les/youth_handbook_english_0.pdf
Make sure to check this handbook out as it provides a wealth of information vital to
all undocumented youth.
LEGAL SERVICES IN THE BAY AREA

miscellaneous
East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
phone: (510)540-5296
urgent hotline: (800)548-0956
EBSC o$ers sanctuary, solidarity, support,
community organizing, assistance,
advocacy and legal services to those
escaping war, terror, political persecution,
intolerance, exploitation and other violence.
Services o"ered: asylum, U-Visa,
Permanent Residency, Naturalization, TPS
Centro Legal de La Raza
3022 International Blvd. Suite 410,
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (510) 437-1554
Fax: (510) 437-9164
email: info@centrolegal.org
All services and programs are FREE or Low-
Cost.
Centro Legals core legal services provide
counsel and advice, referral, brief services,
and representation to over 9,000 individuals
and families each year.
Clinics o$ered:Tenants Rights Project,
Workers Rights Project, Keeping Immigrant
Families Together, Consumer Protection
Clinic, Personal Injury Clinic, Workers
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National Network for Immigrant and
Refugee Rights
310 8th Street, Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 465-1984
Fax: (510) 465-1885
email: nnirinfo@nnir.org
NNIR works to promote a just immigration
and refugee policy in the United States; and to
defend and expand the rights of all immigrants
and refugees regardless of their immigration
status.
Catholic Charities Diocese of
Oakland
Immigration Project
433 Je$erson Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 768-3148 (Ask for
Samuel Krantz)
Prernalal.com
- Dress nicely and smartly. Avoid any fancy metallic-embedded clothing that might set o$ detectors and subject you to a strip-search.
- Ideally, do a web-check in 24 hours ahead of time so you dont have to stand in line.There are 3 checkpoints.

(1) TSA agent that checks your valid government-issued photoIDand ight ticket. TSA is not immigration and not supposed to look for a visa but
they have time to waste sometimes. It also makes sense for this reason to y during heavy tra"c hours. Open up your passport to the
validIDpage so the agent doesnt have to ip through the passport and see any expired visas. They usually do not check for a visa of any sort,
even on foreign passports. If you have a stateID, you need not worry about this though REAL ID may now stipulate some additional
documentation. DO NOT EVER answer immigration questions that may reveal your status. You have a right to a lawyer if you are detained. If you
end up in trouble at any time, call 415-808-4444. (If you are ying with checked-in bagged, that would be your rst checkpointchecking in the
baggage. Airlines now charge $15 for this. If you have a short itinerary, skip the checked baggage and simply get two small carry-on items on the
airplane like a backpack and a laptop bag).
(2) The main security checkpoint where you are subjected to a metal detector search.
(3) And nally, handing over your airline ticket to the agent.
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS SAFETY TIPS

Tips for Main Security Checkpoint
You dont need your ID at this checkpoint but just a boarding pass. After smiling nicely and speaking politely to the rst TSA agent, prepare to take
some empty tubs and take o$ yourshoes, watch, belt, cellphone and anything else that may set o$ metal detectors. Laptops, electronic items such
as video games and toiletry bags must be taken out of bags and screened separately in a tub. Toiletries should be in a separate clear ziplock bag
with your liquids separated. Water bottles and food items from outside would probably be trashed but you can buy food at the gates (last
checkpoint) to take on the plane trip.

After passing through this main security point, you are safe. You MIGHT get subject to a random search or if you somehow set o$ the metal
detectors. Stay calm and let them do a pat-down.
It goes without saying that after passing the second checkpoint, you should gather all belongings and head to camp out in your gate area till your
ight starts boarding. You also do not need your IDat this point.

On the plane youll get a complimentary beverage. Snacks are $$.
Nothing in this article constitutes legal advice nor should you rely on it. If you do, you do it at your own risk.
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We would like to
acknowledge the
following organizations
and individuals for their
contributions to the
survival guide:
Jessica Fuentes
Elisa Huerta
Prerna Lal
Alberto Ledesma
Ivan Lopez
Denisse Rojas
Julio Salgado
Meng So

Multicultural Community Center
Rising Immigrant Scholars through Education
Street Level Health Project
Illustration by Alberto Ledesma
and with that said, remember that:


Our survival depends on being creative- Gloria E. Anzalda
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