AVC Supports Our Dreamers | Antelope Valley College

Dear AVC Students,

AVC is YOUR College! Antelope Valley College is committed to the service and support of our students and employees. With the recent release of Executive Orders identifying populations who have birthright citizenship or who may be considered Dreamers, we want to assure you that we are first and foremost an educational institution that protects students according to all FERPA laws, which protect your privacy.

California is a sanctuary state, and California Community Colleges are committed to the safety and education of our undocumented students. There are many resources through the Chancellor’s Office and on campus to ensure your safety and access to education.

We have these services available to support you at AVC:

In the HUB:

Dreamers Center
Puente
First Year Experience/Second Year Experience
Tutoring

In Sage Hall:

Tutoring
Writing Support
Study Space

In the Student Services Building:

Financial Aid
Counseling
Job Placement
EOPS
OSD
Student Health

Online (24/7):

TimelyCare – medical and mental health services
NetTutor – tutoring and writing support

The California Community College Chancellor’s Office is closely monitoring the executive orders and executive actions and carefully evaluating their scope and potential implications. Further, the CCCCO remains committed to Vision 2030’s goals to support and serve all community college students across California, regardless of their circumstances.

Serving on the Journey,
JZ

Jennifer Zellet, PhD
Superintendent/President
Antelope Valley College
#AVCStrong

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Additional Resources

ACLU’s Immigration Rights Resource
ACLU Know Your Rights

California Courts
https://www.courts.ca.gov

Immigration Resources Directory
https://www.courts.ca.gov/immigration

Immigration Legal Help
https://www.courts.ca.gov/35558.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=en

Family Separation Preparation/Help
https://www.courts.ca.gov/35565

American Civil Liberties Union - Immigrant Rights
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights/

Immigration Advocates Network
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/

National Immigration Law Center
https://www.nilc.org/