TheDream.US National Scholarship Program is for DREAMers who are eligible for in-state tuition at one of our National Partner Colleges. This scholarship is for up to $12,500 for an associate’s or $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree at one of our National Partner Colleges.

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship Program is for DREAMers who live in targeted lock-out states where they are either required to pay out-of- state tuition or prohibited from enrolling in the state’s colleges and universities all together. This scholarship is for up to $80,000 in total for a bachelor’s degree at one of our Opportunity Partner Colleges.

Yes. At this time, we require students to be eligible for the deferred action program. TheDream.US is focused on providing college scholarships and having our Scholars graduate and join the workforce. We also want our Scholars to be eligible for paid internships when they are available. While you are not required to have been approved for the deferred action program at the time you apply, you are required to have applied for DACA approval.

If you believe that you meet the DACA eligibility criteria and you want to apply for TheDream.US scholarship you will need to demonstrate that you have submitted your DACA application, or have your DACA application.

No. If you are not DACA eligible you do not qualify for this scholarship and you should not apply for DACA approval.

If your DACA approval is denied or not renewed, you are not eligible for this scholarship. You would be allowed to complete the term in which you are enrolled at the time of the denial and you will not be required to repay any scholarship funds.

No. Depending on where you live, there are local organizations that have grants and loan programs. See our resource guide on our website.

You must be eligible for in-state tuition if the college is a public institution. If you are not sure if you are eligible for instate tuition, you should consult with the appropriate Partner College to determine their eligibility requirements.

Yes, you must provide proof of your TPS approved status to be eligible.

No. You can be (1) a current high school senior who will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or greater by the end of the 2016-2017 academic year; (2) a high school graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or greater, or (3) a student who has earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma by the end of the 2016-2017 academic year with a score that is equivalent to a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

No, unless you are enrolled in a pre-college or dual enrollment program.

Yes. Regardless of how many credits you have earned you are eligible to apply for the scholarship, so long as you have not been enrolled in college in the 2016-2017 academic year.

No. You can apply to a Partner College at the same time as you are applying for the Scholarship. However, in order to receive Scholarship funds, you must be admitted and enrolled as an in-state (if applicable) student in that Partner College.

No. You can be (1) a current community college student who will graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or greater by the end of the 2016-2017 academic year; or (2) a community college graduate with a GPA of 3.0. You cannot be currently enrolled in a bachelor degree program.

Yes. The Community College must be an accredited institution of higher learning.

The 4.00 grading scale is standard at most high schools, colleges and universities. If your school assigns cumulative averages on a 100% scale, ISTS has a chart that can help you estimate your GPA. You may also ask an administrator or adviser at your school for assistance in converting your grades to a 4.00 grading scale.

ISTS will determine this after you apply.

A career-ready degree is a degree that provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career that provides a family-sustaining wage and pathways to advancement. We have not strictly defined this, but a general education degree is not sufficient. Your Partner College will work with you to ensure that you choose a degree that will help you be career-ready.

You should apply for the degree that best fits your educational plan and career goals. Your choice of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is not considered in determining whether or not you will receive a scholarship award. What is important is that you have a thoughtful career plan that will enable you to fulfill your career goals.

To continue to be eligible, you must:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of “B” (3.0/4.0) or better in the program;
• Remain continuously enrolled;
• Remain current on all your college accounts and charges; and
• Remain DACA or TPS eligible and timely renew your DACA or TPS status.

No, but you must renew your Scholarship each academic year. You will be asked to confirm your continuing eligibility and provide a copy of your official transcript, as well as to identify any other financial aid or scholarships that you are receiving. Note: If you do not renew by the indicated deadline, you will lose your scholarship.

If you cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, you may be able to continue to receive the scholarship if there were extenuating factors impacting your academic performance and you have a plan in place to get back on track. You will need to submit to ISTS and your college a request for continuation along with a written explanation of the extenuating circumstances. ISTS will confer with your college advisor to determine whether or not to continue the Scholarship.

If there are extenuating circumstances that require you to take a term off, you will need to submit to ISTS and your college a request for continuation along with a written explanation of the extenuating circumstances. ISTS will confer with your college advisor to determine whether or not to continue the Scholarship.

To apply, go to  http://www.thedream.us/nationalscholarship/

You must submit a complete application, including all required supporting documents by March 8, 2017 by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.

ISTS will send you an email receipt of your application. If you do not receive this email receipt within one week after submitted your application, contact ISTS.

No.

We have a rigorous application review process that includes analysis and scoring of your grades, standardized test scores, participation in advanced courses, extracurricular activities including volunteer work and community service, essays, and letter of recommendation.

ISTS reviews and scores all complete and eligible applications. An independent Scholarship Selection Committee made up of national education leaders, leaders of immigration support services organizations, and DREAMers reviews and scores the essays of all finalists. Scholarships are allocated across our Partner Colleges and are awarded to the highest scoring applicants to that college. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

ISTS will notify all applicants by the end of April 2017 as to whether or not they received the scholarship.

No. The National Scholarship Award is intended to cover most of the cost of your tuition and fees. If you have received other financial aid or scholarships that help cover the cost of your tuition and fees, the award may be used for books, supplies, transportation, and room and board.

The amount of your annual award will be based on the cost of tuition and fees based on your enrollment status (i.e., number of credits). We will not reduce the amount of your award by other aid, scholarships, or grants, unless your total financial aid package exceeds the estimated cost of attendance based on your living arrangement (e.g., on campus or off campus). In addition, you may receive an additional amount per year for books, supplies, and transportation.

No. If you have met your academic and service commitments, you may transfer your scholarship to a four-year Partner College to which you have been admitted. However, you may not receive more than $25,000 (plus the stipend if applicable) in total from TheDream.US, including the Scholarship Award you received for your associate’s degree.

You must be admitted to and attend one of the Partner Colleges in order to receive the scholarship.

No. You may only use the scholarship funds for an undergraduate associate or bachelor’s degree.

You will not lose your scholarship. The scholarship will still be transferred so long as you are admitted to and attending one of our Partner Colleges and you have met your scholarship commitments.

No. You have up to one year from the date of the notification that you are a Scholarship recipient to apply to and enroll in a Partner College.

Reach out as early as possible to all students and encourage them to envision themselves as college material, and if the opportunity arises, let undocumented students know that their citizenship status does not prohibit them from attending college. For a printable version of TheDream.US flyer click here: [include link to 7.4 flyers]

Let your child know that their citizenship status does not prohibit them from going to college. Encourage them to search for scholarships and, if you can, help them complete their scholarship applications. Most important, do what you already do: believe in them so that they can believe in themselves.

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