California State University, Monterey Bay, is a public university in Monterey County that emphasizes educating low income and underserved communities.

California State University-San Marcos is a large public university in northern San Diego County that emphasizes professional readiness. The university offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees.

Undocumented students in California navigate uncertainty and fear under Trump President Trump signed 10 executive orders regarding immigration and declared a national emergency at the southern border.