Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS)

Welcome to HEFAS!

HEFAS Mission

HEFAS (Higher Education for AB 540 Students) is an institutional and educational program that provides free services, reduces financial stress, and creates a safe space for all – with an emphasis on students with an undocumented, low income, or AB 540 status. Scroll down to learn more about us!

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HEFAS Brochure

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About Us

We're dedicated to empowering students, building leaders, promoting social justice, and advocating for higher education. Our vision is to give students, parents, educators, and community members the tools to support students in reaching higher education regardless of the barriers that may exist.

Read more about HEFAS in the La Voz News archives.

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Donate to HEFAS

Information for donations

• Click "Quick Donate" button
• Select the amount for donation
• Then, select option of "Other"
• And type "HEFAS" and fill out the form with your information

DONATE HERE

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Testimonial

"My favorite thing about HEFAS is just knowing it exists, and that if I refer a student to HEFAS there will be a safe and supportive environment welcoming them! Also, the student interns are super friendly and personable; plus always down to support wider campus events."

- Melecia Navarro, De Anza alum and EOPS Program Coordinator

• 11.2 million undocumented immigrants of all ages live in the US

• 1.8 million undocumented children under the age of 18 live in the US

• 65,000 undocumented students graduate high school every year

• Only 7,000-13,000 undocumented students enroll in college throughout the US

• An estimated 3,000-5,000 undocumented students are enrolled in college in CA

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