Undocumented Student Resources and Services
The NOCE Grads To Be Program provides various services to undocumented students
Our program recognizes how diverse the undocumented community is and the importance of focusing on our student’s academic and personal needs. Listed below are the current resources and services that we offer to ensure your success in class and continue toward your goals.
NOCE Student Club
NOCE United Student Club: The Grads To Be Program sponsors and supports the student club, NOCE United. Grads To Be provides a welcoming space so the club can work together to bring needed information and resources for students to succeed at NOCE or in life.
Join the Grads to Be Student Club, NOCE United! As a club, they will:
- Empower students, regardless of their citizenship, to follow their academic goals and
believe that they are important. - Support each other by sharing information and resources at NOCE and the community that can assist in our goal to become self-sufficient.
- When resources are not available, we shall unite and advocate for ourselves.
For more information on the NOCE United Club, contact:
Marcela Mendoza
Grads to Be Counselor
mmendoza@noce.edu
Legal Resources and Clinics
Thanks to NOCE’s partnership with the US Immigration Law Group, we will be offering free legal clinic appointments to students this academic year. The appointments will be 30 minutes. Students will meet with the lawyers remotely (by phone). In addition to the US Immigration Law Group, students also have access to CHIRLA legal services.
30-minute phone appointments are available for NOCE students.
Appointments will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday and Thursday of each month. To book an appointment, contact: Monica Revelo-Torres at (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu.
If you would like to learn more about the services or request an appointment, contact us today at grads2b@noce.edu.
US Immigration Law Group Appointment Dates:
30-minute consultation appointments are available
| Appointment Dates | Hours | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Contact Monica Revelo-Torres (714) 808-4685 or mtorres@noce.edu |
Grads to Be supports the legal services provided by the following community organizations:
Immigrants Rising
Please visit the Immigrants Rising website for more information.
For questions regarding legal assistance, please email: legalintake@immigrantsrising.org.
To find immigration non-profit legal help service agencies near you, visit the Immigrantion Law Help website.
CHIRLA
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a Los Angeles county-based organization focusing on immigrant rights.
Please visit the CHIRLA website for more information on their programs and legal services.
CHIRLA conducts legal intake consultations by phone and by appointment only.
- How can I get a consultation appointment?
- Call (213) 201-3797 on Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and leave a message requesting an appointment.
- Staff will return your call to conduct an intake interview
Various Grads To Be Resources
Academic Counseling: Students meet with a counselor to discuss academic goals, plan courses, and review their progress. The counselor can assist students with major selection, transfer planning, and career choices. Contact us today to make an appointment with a counselor.
NOCE Student Scholarships: NOCE offers scholarship opportunities to current students for books, tuition, and supplies. Some scholarships can provide funds for living expenses. Visit www.noce.edu/scholarships for more information including various scholarships, applications, and deadlines.
Immigrants Rising: Get valuable information and resources from Immigrants Rising and visit their undocuhustle website here: https://immigrantsrising.org/get-your-undocuhustle-on/
Immigrants Rising Scholarship: Immigrants Rising provides scholarships for undocumented students. For more information on these scholarships, visit: https://immigrantsrising.org/category/financial-support/
COVID-19: For resources on what to do if you experience COVID-19 symptoms, view the OC Health Care Agency flier here.
- For information on at-home testing, Drive-thru testing, Latino Health Access, and community-based clinics plus more, visit: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing
Academic Counseling: Students meet with a counselor to discuss academic goals, plan courses, and review their progress. The counselor can assist students with major selection, transfer planning, and career choices. All currently enrolled students are invited to make an appointment with an NOCE counselor.
Workshops, Events, and Trainings: NOCE’s Grads To Be Program will host various workshops including “Know Your Rights” and educational resources. We work together to plan and host workshops during California Community College’s Undocumented Student Week of Action. Check back for an updated calendar of events.
Information Sessions: Grads To Be will provide periodic information sessions to NOCE faculty and staff about the program’s goals and objectives. The sessions also showcase how faculty and staff members can get involved to support program students.
Legal Services: NOCE offers free legal clinic services on a regular basis. Check back for an updated calendar of events.
Links to Orange County Resources:
211 Orange County is a resource to help individuals with assistance finding housing, food, financial stability, mental health support and other services. Call 211 for help!
Who is Eligible for Grads To Be Program Services?
We welcome all NOCE students, faculty, staff, and community members, regardless of their status, to participate in services. For additional information, can contact us at grads2b@noce.edu.