Over 900 of you attended our New Scholar Welcome last week via zoom or in-person on your campuses! Thank you for your enthusiastic engagement with our team and guest speakers, making this such a memorable event!
You can now watch the recording here.
As you get back into the swing of things, we want you to do the following to maximize your success this year.
1. Check-in with your Scholar Advisor
- It is important to stay connected with your Scholar Advisor throughout your college career. They are your best advocate on-campus and will ensure you’re getting your scholarship funds and connecting you with critical resources.
2. Log-in to your ISTS Scholar Portal
- Keep track of your award and how much time and funding you have left
- National Scholars: Make sure you are using the Request Form, if you decided to transfer Partner Colleges or take a Break in Enrollment this Fall (Reminder: If transferring, you must be eligible for in-state tuition, if applicable)
- Make sure your contact information is up-to-date so you don’t miss important opportunities and deadlines from us
3. Apply for other Scholarships and State Aid (mandatory for National Scholars if available)
- We want to emphasize the urgency and importance of applying for state aid to maximize opportunities for funding your college education. If you live in CO, DC, IL, MA, MD NJ, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, please speak to your Scholar Advisor and Financial Aid advisor to find out if you are eligible to apply and the steps you need to take to apply for STATE Aid as soon as possible.
- Make it a priority to look for additional aid. Other scholarships, however big or small go a long way in getting extra money in your pocket to pay for college. Don’t assume TheDream.US will cover all your college costs. Immigrants Rising, MALDEF, and local organizations in your community have scholarship lists and resources that you can take advantage of.
We will back with Part 2 next Wednesday!
Note: This Friday, August 16th is your last chance to join our private Scholars’ Facebook community. This group is only open once a year for new recipients to join and will be closed and hidden after this Friday. Please request to join here ASAP if you haven’t yet!
We are excited for your first year as a TheDream.US Scholar. You got this, and we got you!
All the best,
TheDream.US Team