After submitting your application, most undocumented students are initially classified as Nonresident for tuition purposes. This is expected.
You may still qualify for in-state tuition through one of the options below:
Option A: Residency Reclassification
(for students with an eligible immigration status, such as DACA)
You may request California Residency Reclassification if all of the following apply:
- You hold (or have applied for) an eligible immigration status at least 366 days before the start of the term
- You have been physically present in California for at least one year prior to the term
- You intend to make California your permanent home
Eligible students submit a Residency Reclassification Request with required supporting documentation to Admissions & Records at mcadmissions@vcccd.edu using their @my.vcccd.edu email.
Option B: AB 540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption
If you do not meet residency reclassification requirements, you may still qualify for a nonresident tuition waiver under AB 540.
To apply:
Important: The AB 540 Affidavit is submitted electronically and routed directly to Admissions & Records. Students do not need to email the form separately.