Ventura County Community College District Hosting Informational Hearing on California Dream Act

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Legislative Committee invites the public to attend an informational public policy hearing regarding the California Dream Act on Wednesday, September 25, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre of the Performing Arts Building at Oxnard College, 4000 South Rose Avenue, in Oxnard. The California Dream Act became law in 2011 and increased access to financial aid for undocumented students who attend public universities, community colleges, or private colleges in California. The purpose of the informational public hearing will be to obtain information on how the California Dream Act is being implemented at public institutions. Representatives from the California Student Aid Commission, California Community Colleges, VCCCD, and other segments of higher education will testify on processes used to implement the Dream Act requirements. Public Hearing Contact: Clare Geisen, Director, Administrative Relations, Ventura County Community College District, Tel. 805.652.5504 or email at cgeisen@vcccd.edu.