Resources
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DREAM ACT
- DREAM Act: Basic Information
- The DREAM Act: Summary
- Living in the United States: A Guide For Immigrant Youth
- Living in the United States: A Guide For Immigrant Youth (Korean)
- Basic Facts about In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrant Students
- Powerpoint Presentation: Introduction to Immigration Law
- Talking Points about the Dream Act
- Young Lives on Hold: The College Dreams of Undocumented Students (A Report by the College Board Advocacy)
- DREAM ACT Advocacy Toolkit
- DREAM ACT SEPTEMBER 23RD Toolkit-NEW
LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT DREAM ACT
- S. 729 Text - Senator Durbin Reintroduces the DREAM Act
- Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and DREAM Act Legislation (CRS Report)
- Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis
- On The Issue: Every Political Leader on Every Issue
- Wasted Talent and Broken Dreams: The Lost Potential of Undocumented Students
INFORMATION ABOUT IN-STATE TUITION
COLLEGE ADMISSION
SCHOLARSHIPS
The NYSYLC is a youth-led network representing high schools, colleges, communities of faith, and community based organizations committed to improving access to higher education and creating equal opportunity for immigrant youth and children of immigrants through leadership development and advocacy.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing the Hispanic community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.
Extensive information from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund about paying for college. Below is general information and many links about scholarships.
The Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship Program is a new educational initiative for migrants, immigrants, and their families in the United States . The Family Scholarship Program is intended to help two members of the same family move up the economic development ladder through education. Scholarships may be used for tuition for college/university education language acquisition classes, technical/skill training, and/or financial literacy.
This website is an initiative of the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a nonprofit organization that advances informed policy on key issues affecting Latino communities through objective and timely research contributing to the betterment of the nation.
As part of their commitment to education, the Ronald McDonald House Charities® Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources® (RMHC®/HACER®) has awarded over $3 million to more than 500 students in the NY Tri-State area
A monthly plan that provides interest-free monthly installments. It works well for families who can't afford the entire tuition bill at one time, or those who want to hold on to their interest-earning savings a little longer.
Opportunities for Mexicans and Mexican American Students at CUNY, with information that is useful to ALL students, not just students of Mexican origin. This site provides information about opportunities available at CUNY, including two scholarship programs: The Macaulay Honors College and The Teacher Academy, an overview of programs for English language study, preparation for the GED, the application process for undergraduate and graduate study, tuition and financial aid, immigration services and more.
Provides free immigration law services at nine centers located throughout New York City and at Citizenship Now! events throughout the city. Services include confidential one-on-one consultations with immigration attorneys and paralegals, as well as citizenship and family immigration application assistance and community educational activities. All services are free and available to all members of the public.
The City University of New York (CUNY) is a chain of colleges in New York that offer low cost education. The colleges are located in all boroughs and are open to anyone that wishes to apply.
Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) is a non-partisan, research and advocacy organization that aims to improve the educational environment of all Chicano/Latino students.
Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) is a non-partisan, research andadvocacy organization that aims to improve the educational environment of allChicano/Latino students.The Geneseo Migrant Center has provided financial assistance to students across the country with a recent or ongoing history of movement to obtain work in agricultures since the first scholarship fund in 1974.
SALEF's "Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship" fun offers financial assistance and support to undergraduate, graduate and professional students, often making the difference in whether a student can attend college or not.
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice.
Golden State Minority Foundation will focus mainly on K-12 education and literacy projects through out existing Educational Enrichment Suppoer Project (EESP)
LaVida Scholars offers many different programs to help immigrant adults and children as well. LaVida ranges from ESL classes, SAT prep courses to Citizenship courses.
Any graduating senior who learned English as a second language is invited to apply for this scholarship. Tell us your story!
This new scholarship will be open to both international and undocumented students. Any student who is NOT a citizen of the United States should apply.
This scholarship competition was established in 2002 because of the World Trade Center Tragedy. Myself third promotes the ideals of character , leadership, service, and it honors college-bound students who engage in ongoing social action and volunteer work.
NACME provides block grants to colleges and universities that, in return, give the money to talented African American, American Indian, and Latino students enrolled in engineering programs as part of their financial aid packages. Click Here For Application
El Puente Project is about mobilizing and empowering immigrant and non-immigrant Latino/a youth to achieve their potential. We do this by creating bridges to knowledge, opportunity and resources. El Puente stands for the fair and equal access that Latino/a youth need to realize those dreams and possibilities. El Puente invites teachers, parents and community member to forge a community of support for Latino/a youth as they learn, lead and serve!
Information about, by and for Immigrant Students
- Wasted Talent and Broken Dreams, Immigration Policy Center
- Young Lives on Hold, The College Boards
- Living in the U.S.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) assists immigrant groups in understanding immigration law and the democratic process in the United States, so as to enable them to advocate for better policies in immigration law, as well as in health care, community safety, and other issues that affect the immigrant community.
- Youth Handbook- Living in the U.S. (English)
- Living in the U.S. (Spanish)
- Words Have No Border:Student Voices on Immigration, Language and Culture
The College Board's National Commission on Writing collaborated with the National Writing Project to publish this series of essays from high school students around the country. The essays express the pain and joy of moving from one culture to another, and focus on how learning to write in English opens up new worlds for non-native speakers.
PORTRAYING DREAM STORIES
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT IMMIGRATION
- Know your rights: Immigration Raids
- Conozca sus derechos: Jornaleros
- Conozca sus derechos: Redadas (Spanish)
- Perspectives: Impact of Immigration Enforcement Raids on Children and Families: Roles for Foundations
- Immigrant Protests: What Every Worker Should Know
- Know Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement