Hope you had a great Summer and are excited to get back to school for the Fall!
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!
FYI: Our private Scholars’ Facebook group is currently open for new members to join. If you have not joined the group and would like to do so now, please request to join here by this Friday, August 16. You will need your App ID.
We are excited to welcome you back for the 2024-2025 Academic Year!
All the best,
TheDream.US Team