Off-Campus Resources
Explore our resource guide to find free and reduced-cost programs that are accessible in Orange County. Find food, clothing, finance, housing, job, mental health, medical care, and technology resources.
Housing
Information about off-campus housing resources:
Renter’s Rights
Fair Housing Council of OC:
Discrimination form: https://www.fairhousingoc.org/fair-housing-enforcement/
Landlord/tenant Rights: https://www.fairhousingoc.org/landlordtenant/
Fair Housing Foundation:
Organization that Provides Services to Single Parents: https://www.pssoc.org/services
Want to learn more? Check out our Housing Resources page!
Transportation
Save on your commute using the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Bus:
Discounted UCI yearly pass: $169
Student Discounts on Moving & Storage:
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Discounts on Moving Services
Low-Cost Car Insurance Program for Students:
Food
Find a pantry in Orange County:
Find a pantry in California:
www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/
Information on where free food can be accessed nearby in the community:
Technology
Low cost systems for qualified recipients:
Discounted home and cell phone services to eligible households:
211
Need Help? Dial 2-1-1 for Immediate Support:
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Legal
UCI Attorney Contact Information:
Lucero Chavez Basilio (she/her),
Staff Attorney
University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center:
lucero.ucimm@law.ucdavis.edu
The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center provides free immigration-related legal services to students (undocumented or otherwise), as well as their immediate family members (spouse, siblings, children, and parents).
Initial DACA applications: we will prepare and submit new applications, but immigration has indicated that they will not process them until ongoing litigation is resolved.
DACA Renewals: If you have DACA and your current work permit expires five months from now, please schedule an appointment to renew, there may be funding available to cover the filing fee if you are a current student.
To book an appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/ILSapptbooking
For general information on Initial DACA Applications, Advance Parole, and Employment-Based Options for immigration, check out the webinars from UC Davis:
https://law.ucdavis.edu/ucimm/resources.html
International Student? Reach out to the International Center
https://ic.uci.edu/
Important Note: Even though certain controlled substances are legal in CA, they remain illegal under federal law and are UNSAFE for non-citizens. https://www.ilrc.org/warning-immigrants-about-medical-and-legalized-marijuana