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Admissions and Registration
2016-2017 Catalog
Exemption from Nonresident Tuition
(AB-540)
Any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, who meets all
of the following requirements, shall be exempt from paying
nonresident tuition at all public colleges and universities in
California:
• Requirements:
o The student must have attended
a high school (public or private) in
California for three or more years;
o The student must have graduated
from a California high school or
attained the equivalent prior to
the start of the term (for example,
passing the GED or California
High School Proficiency exam or receive
a completion certificate);
o An alien student who is without
lawful immigration status must file an
affidavit with the college or university
stating that he or she has filed an
application to legalize his or her
immigration status, or will file an
application as soon as he or she is
eligible to do so.
• Students who are non-immigrants [for
example, those who hold F (student) visas, B
(visitor) visas, etc.] are not eligible for this
exemption.
• The student must file an exemption request
including a signed affidavit with the college
that indicates the student has met all
applicable conditions described above.
Student information obtained in this process
is strictly confidential unless disclosure is
required under law.
• Students eligible for this exemption who
are transferring to another California public
college or university must submit a new
request (and documentation if required) to
each college under consideration.
• Nonresident students meeting the criteria
will be exempted from the payment of
nonresident tuition, but they will
not
be
classified as California residents. They
continue to be “nonresidents.”
• AB540 allows undocumented students who
meet certain requirements to pay in-state
tuition instead of out-of-state tuition in
California’s higher institutions, such as the
University of California, California State
Universities and California Community Colleges.
Matriculation and Student
Success
Clovis Community College strives to make students aware of
the varied educational programs that are offered and to provide
smooth access to these programs. Once enrolled, the college
provides many services to ensure success.
Matriculation is the process that brings Clovis Community
College and each student into an agreement for the purpose of
realizing the student’s education objectives. All new first-time
college students may choose to matriculate.
Clovis Community College provides the followingmatriculation
services:
• An admission process
• An assessment of basic educational skills and
career goals
• Orientation to college programs, services, college
email address, and procedures
• Individual counseling to the develop
a Student Educational Plan
• Continuous follow-up on student progress
with referral to support services as necessary
As their part of the Student Success Plan, students agree to:
• Complete the placement test and
assessment process
• Declare a specific educational objective within
a reasonable period of enrollment
• Complete online orientation
• Attend counseling sessions to develop a
Student Educational Plan for the first two semesters.
Exemptions
Students may be exempt from various matriculation
components. See a counselor to review exemption criteria.
Any student may seek waiver from the matriculation process.
Visit the Counseling Center for more information.
Appeals Procedure
Students may request, in writing, to waive orientation,
counseling, and assessment. Students will meet with a
counselor to discuss the student’s request for exemption. If a
disagreement ensues, the student will be allowed to appeal to
the Dean of Students, and the student will discuss the student’s
request and resolve it during this meeting. In every case, the
student has the right to be exempted from matriculation
components, although the counselor and/or vice president
may believe that participation is in the student’s best interest
and would be beneficial in helping the student to select
appropriate classes. Any matriculation service that is waived
or not completed will result in the loss of enrollment priorities.