Hello TheDream.US Current Scholars,
We are back with part 3 of our Back-to-School series!
First, we want you to do the following to maximize your scholarship and success this semester.
- Log-in to your ISTS Scholar Portal
- Keep track of your award and how much time and funding you have left
- Make sure your contact information is up to date so you don’t miss important opportunities and deadlines from us.
- Apply for other Scholarships and money saving opportunities:
- 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, or VA, please speak to your Scholar Advisor and Financial Aid advisor (password: collegedream) to find out if you are eligible to apply, key deadlines, and the steps you need to take to apply for STATE Aid as soon as possible.
- 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. Also consider, earning free college credits through completing courses with Modern States and taking CLEP exams. See which courses your Partner College will accept CLEP Exams credits. You must confirm acceptance of CLEP credits with your Scholar Advisor (password: collegedream) before signing up for any exams.
Second, check out these free immigration resources, available to you through the Dreamers’ Options Network.
- Immigration Q&A: Join us on the last Thursday of February, March and April at 5:00 pm ET, where we discuss the latest issues impacting our community and host an expert immigration attorney to answer your immigration questions. At our first February 26th session Gaby Pacheco (President & CEO) and Susan Collins (Chief of Staff and Government Affairs) from TheDream.US will provide the latest state of play for DACA and TPS, and what you should know in case of an immigration emergency. Then an expert immigration attorney will answer your questions live, before we wrap up with mental health services and resources. RSVP Now!
- Immigration Screenings: Meet 1-1 with an expert immigration attorney dedicated to helping you better understand your immigration status. This meeting is personalized to answer your immigration questions and educate you on any possible pathways for adjusting your status. If you have not yet, sign up for your screening now. (If you have already completed a screening, do not resubmit a form. Our goal is to ensure as many Scholars meet 1-1 with the attorney.)
- USCIS Application Loans: In partnership with Mission Asset Fund, we are providing zero interest, zero fee loans to help upfront the cost of a range of USCIS applications and avoid delays in submission. Pay back only what you borrow in ten monthly installments. This program is currently on pause, but learn more and sign up for reopening alerts using the interest form.
Bookmark our immigration resources webpage and website calendar (password: collegedream) for more!
We look forward to seeing you at our Spring events!
All the best,
TheDream.US Team