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The Arizona DREAM Act CoalitionThe Dream of an Education and the Strength to Fight for It
Higher Education Resource Guide for
Immigration Youth in Arizona
Once social change begins it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducated the person who has learned toread. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not
afraid anymore. WE have seen the future, and the future is ours.
-Cesar Chavez
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Introduction
This guide is designed for immigrant high schoolstudents, particularly those who are undocumented, andeducation advocates. The information in these pages is tailored
to the needs of students in the State of Arizona; however, the
information is useful for any DREAM student living in a Statethat denies in-state tuition and/or public scholarships. Any
student using this guide should verify all information with their
high school and financial counselors.The resources provided in this guide are the work of
research by members of the Arizona DREAM Act Coalition and
also the work of other organizations that promote higher
education for immigrant youth. A list of organizations whosework helped create this guide is included at the end of the guide
in the More Resources section.
A word on the word Undocumented
Families, educators, community members, and immigrant
youth themselves know that youth growing up in this country are anything but undocumented.
Immigrant youth are documented in the honor roll certificates they receive, in the sports and clubs theybelong to, in the high schools they attend and the relationships that they build.
This guide will use the word undocumented to refer to a students legal immigration status and
not to undermine the roots that students have built in their communities. Sometimes instead of using
undocumented, this guide will use the word DREAMer or DREAMers.
About Undocumented Students
Reports estimate that approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school
every year. It is also estimated that in Arizona there are approximately 100,000 undocumented youth.
The majority of these youth were brought to the United States when they were minors. Through the
United States, the majority of undocumented youth come from Latin American countries; however,there are undocumented youth from dozens of non-Latin American countries, with a growing number of
Asian undocumented youth.
In learning about the stories of undocumented youth you will come across similar narratives.
Youth were brought as children, they grew up normally, and many excelled in school only to find outthat there were many doors closed to them because of their immigration status. While many students
give up, others focus their energy on education as a means to new opportunities. Overall, these students
are as American as any other person. Their dedication to their education and communities is a sourcefor inspiration.
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Laws Affecting Immigrant Youth
Note: The following are not legal explanations and should not be relied upon for legal purposes. The information in this
page is for educational purposes. To learn more about each law please research it carefully. The following laws are not the
only laws that affect immigrant youth but are the most relevant for the purposes of this guide.
Plyler v. Doe - You have a right to be educated!
In 1982 the Supreme Court decided, in the case Plyler v. Doe, that undocumented students had aright to acquire a K-12 education. In Plyler v. Doe, some school districts in the State of Texas attempted
to charge immigrant youth for attending K-12 or to deny them that education all together. The Supreme
Court stated, amongst other things, that: the 14th
Amendment applies to undocumented immigrants,
children have no control over their parents actions, and the Texas law offered no effective method ofdealing with any economic effects due to illegal immigration. The Court found no merit in the Statesargument that denying education to children will prevent illegal immigration, or that denying education
to undocumented children will improve the quality of education for others.Plyler v. Doe is the law that allows undocumented students to attend K-12 education. States like
Arizona have attempted to go against Plyler v. Doe and deny immigrant youth the opportunity to attend
K-12 schooling; however, all attempts so far have failed. This is not to say that some state legislators
will not continue to push similar unjust bills.
Proposition 300
Arizona voters passed in 2006 Proposition 300. Under this law, undocumented students are not
eligible for in-state tuition and cannot receive public scholarships. The result is that undocumented
students now have to pay as much as three or four times as much to attend college as compared with
documented students. Additionally, undocumented students must search for private sources in fundingtheir higher education.
HB2008
This law was passed in 2009 and deals with denial of certain public benefits to undocumented
students. The law has an impact on public schools, denying students the ability to apply for certainprograms or participate in certain activities. For more information on how HB2008 impacts you please
contact your school officials and ask for information on HB2008 at your school.
The DREAM Act
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is a federal bill that
has been proposed since 2001. Every year the DREAM Act has received more support from bothDemocrats and Republicans. Through the work of immigrant youth the DREAM Act came close to a
reality in 2010. Efforts continue to finalize pass the DREAM Act.
The DREAM Act would provide a pathway for legal residence for immigrant youth that 1)
entered the country before the age of 16, 2) graduated from high school or obtained a GED, 3) havegood moral character (no criminal background), and 4) have five years of continues presence in the
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United States. If students meet these requirements they will have 6 years to complete 2 years of collegeor 2 years in the military.
Note: In the State of Arizona there are many laws that work together and affect the lives of immigrant
youth. It is important to educate yourself on Arizona immigration laws and keep informed with what is
going on in the Arizona Legislature. The ADAC recommends the sitewww.borderaction.orgfor up-to-date information on immigration laws in Arizona.
Dont be menso
GRADUATE and GO TO COLLEGE!
- Sal Castro,
LAUSD School Teacher and 1968 Walkout Organizer
GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEGE
Find the college that is right for you. You can: speak with your counselor, find out if there are college
recruiters at your school, and look at the college website for more information. Every college website
has a section for Prospective Students, New Students, How to apply, or a similar section that willgive you the information you need.
Generally, choosing the right college includes taking into consideration: cost of tuition, how far it isaway from home, whether they have the programs that you like, whether they have the diversity that you
want, and more.
DREAMers usually find it more affordable to attend a community college than a university because cost
of tuition is generally lower. Even if you are the valedictorian of you class you may have to attend
community college first. There is nothing wrong with this. Community colleges offer the same courses
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that a university does for the first two years. If you can get your basiccourses out of the way in a community college, why pay more!?
Although it is hard, sometimes you may find more opportunities by
deciding to go out of state. Think about it, talk to your family about the
importance of continuing your education, and start researching colleges outof state. Check on the Outside of Arizona section for more information
on other states that offer in-state tuition and other resources. If one of yourobstacles is that you do not know anyone outside of Arizona, connect to
networks like the ADAC to help you meet people in other states that are
willing to help you!
The Secret
There are three things to keep in mind to increase your chances of obtaining a higher education:
Look, Ask, and Be Confident! Many undocumented students believe they are not able to attend college
either because they are undocumented or there is no financial help available to them. The facts are thatyou ARE able to go to college and while it may be hard to fund your education it IS possible.
Look: Documented or not, you have to LOOK for scholarships. This means looking in your school byasking your counselor, looking in the college you want to attend by contacting the Financial Aid
Department*, and looking online.
Ask: If you need additional information ask someone you think will be able to help you. Usually it isyour counselor, a teacher, a friend, or someone from an organization that works with immigrant youth.Those who ask, get it.
Be Confident: Dont let your status determine who you are. Being undocumented is a challenge manyof us have overcome, are overcoming, or will overcome. You are not alone. You are not less deserving
of opportunities. Be proud of your heritage, proud of your family, and proud of yourself.
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Getting Into College- Tips- Starting
1. START EARLY/APPLY EARLYThe earlier you start in drafting your college plan the higher the chances are
of you succeeding. Whether you are a freshman or a junior, even if youre in
middle school, begin now! Look in the Step by Step section for
information on how you can begin now.
2. GET GOOD GRADESDocumented or not, getting good grades is extremely important if you wantto continue your education and be successful in college. Many DREAMers
ask, Why get good grades if I cant go to college? Well, now you know
that you CAN go to college, so hit the books! And remember to study for
your college admission tests (ACT, SAT)!
3. BE ALEADERLeadership equals dedication, and you must be dedicated if you are a DREAMer and want to succeed.
Get involved! If there are no clubs or organizations you like, create your own! Contact the ADAC if
you want to start your own group.
*Due to a law called HB2008, please dont disclose your status on any document or to people in financial aid. Simply ask
for information on Private Scholarships.
4. CONNECT WITH FACULTYGetting to know your potential college professors and faculty is very important. First, you start making
friends and getting information before you even attend. Second, you may run into professors and faculty
that support DREAMers and they may offer you resources. Third, if a college knows that you are taking
steps to reach out to them before you even apply, theyll know you are serious about attending and thismay increase your chances of getting accepted.
KEEP TRACK OF WHO YOU HAVE/ WILL SPEAK TO
1. Whos your counselor? __________________________________2. When was the last time you met with him/her? ___________________3. Does he/she know your situation and college preference? _______________
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- If not, when will you meet with him/her? ______________________________4. What questions will you ask?
A. __________________________________________________________________B. __________________________________________________________________
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Getting Into College- Tips-The Application
5. ACE YOUR APPLICATIONYour application is YOU. Dont just finish and send it; finish it, edit it, edit it, edit it, and send it! Make
sure to dot your is and make it legible.
6. DONT SEND TOO MUCH/TOO LITTLEYou dont want to put everything you have ever done since you were born in your application. Identifymoments in your life that made you who you are; spotlight those activities you do that define you.. You
also dont want to send an application with bare bones. Put a little meat in the application. Your name
and your grades are not enough. Again, choose the very best of you.
7. SHOW YOURSELF/BE DIFFERENTThe committee that reviews your application will probably read about hundreds of students with straight
As, that volunteer at the food bank for hours a day, and all of that. What they will look for, however, isLIFE in an application. Who is the person that wrote it, are they human? What makes you different
from the other applicants? What is unique about you or what you do? Show who you are; be real!
8. AVOID TABOO ESSAY TOPICS UNLESS ITS UNIQUEIn choosing what topic to write their essay about, many students choose topics like abortion, marijuana,poverty, or homelessness to show the committee that they are intelligent and can research issues. Mosttimes, however, these students have no experience in the issues they write about; their essays are not
unique. You dont have to write about why animals deserve rights, but if you have a dog that you grew
up with and follows you to school, write about that and give the issue meaning. Unless youve lived it,
or have something new to say about it, avoid taboo essay topics. Write about something you know,something you are passionate about.
9. BECOME ASPECIALISTBeing involved in twenty clubs and volunteering in thirty different places shows you are involved and
giving back to your community. As important is to show that you are a specialist in something specific.
Do you know more than your peers about internet security? Has most of the volunteering youve done
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involved a specific issue you have mastered? Dont forget to show in your application in what you are a
specialist.
10.SMART LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONRecommendations can make or break an application. Dont ask a teacher that you never spoke to writean application for you. Ask those teachers and community members that really know you. This means
actually taking the time to build relationships with people that may be older than you. Do it!
GET READY WITH THIS GUIDE
Important Exams ACTDeadline: Fee: SATDeadline: Fee:
- Have you taken your ACT? _________________ score: ___________If not, when can you? ________________________________
- Have you taken your SAT? __________________ score: ___________If not, when can you? ______________________________
No money for the fees??
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Ask your friends and family
- Talk to your counselor- Talk to a member of the Arizona DREAM Act Coalition (thats us)
Worried about money?
Paying for College Private Scholarships
I. TALK TO YOUR COUNSELORRegardless of your status, your counselor is there to help you. Dont be afraid to approach yourcounselor and ask for information about paying for college. If you havent built a relationship with you
counselor and are not comfortable sharing your status, you dont have to! Learn how to ask the right
questions. For DREAMers the right questions are: 1) What colleges are most affordable for out-of-statestudents and 2) Where can I find private scholarships. Remember not to lie in applications,
scholarships, or other forms. Never write or say that you are undocumented or provide a false Social
Security number.
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II. TALK TO COLLEGE FINANCIAL AIDDEPARTMENT
If you have a list of colleges that you want toattend, call their financial aid department and ask
them for information on paying for college. Again,ask the right questions. If you call a financial aiddepartment, ask them if they have a list of Private
Scholarships.
III. LOOK FOR PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPSDREAMers are eligible for private scholarships. Each scholarship should come with requirements.
Some will say you need a Social Security Number. Others will be open regardless or status or just noteven mention status. Apply to those scholarships that are open or dont say anything about status. If atone point you are asked for a Social Security number, ask them if you have to provide this information
to be eligible. If you do, then kindly tell them you cannot provide that information.
Private scholarships are out there, you just have to look! Here are some websites to help you get started:
www.latinosincollege.com www.fastweb.com www.latinocollegedollars.org http://www.e4fc.org/studentresources.html http://www.theadac.org/scholarships.html http://www.dreamscholarshipfund.com/applicants/application-requirements.html http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/ http://www.educationgrant.com/scholarships/private-scholarships/ http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/resources.html www.maricopa.edu/foundation/apply http://www.alumni.asu.edu/awards/legacy http://students.asu.edu/files/zonta%202010.pdf http://asu.uloop.com/main/search Scholarships or clickHERE http://studentfoundation.asufoundation.org/ASUStudentFoundation/Scholarships/tabid/1179/Def
ault.aspx
http://www.cesarechavezfoundation.org/_cms.php?mode=view&b_code=003007000000000&b_no=1977&page=&field=&key=&n
https://students.asu.edu/taxonomy/term/605 http://www.9beans.org/
http://www.opportunityfund.org/ida www.maldef.org www.scholarshipforhispanics.org www.nafsa.org www.nclr.org www.nilc.org The ADAC posts scholarship info on Facebook. Search The Arizona DREAM Ac Coalition
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Google It! Key words: Scholarshipsfor immigrant students, private
scholarships in Arizona, scholarshipsfor DREAM Act students.
Note: Be sure to check the eligibilityrequirements and deadlines for all
scholarships. Remember, DO NOT
PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION.
Paying for College Grassroots Fundraising
IV. FUNDRAISERSMost DREAMers dont have money, but we have people! Approach friends and family that are willing
to help you and talk to them about helping you organize events like the following:
House Parties Car Washes Food Sales Candy Sales Yard Sales Can you think of others? Google It!
V. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AGREEMENTSCommunity Education Agreements are much more than donations. When you talk to friends, family,even teachers about your educational goals and the obstacles you face, they will want to help you
succeed!
What do you need to do?
Check the Step by Step section to create a Portfolio Map Your Network
o Make categories like: Family, church, friends, teachers, organizationso List everyone you know in each category
Draft a Community Education Agreement that containso Why you want to attend college
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o The obstacles you face (out-of-state tuition, low-income, etc)o The goals you have in college (what will you study, be involved in)o How this persons help can get you there
How much do you have to pay for the next semester? By when do you need the money? How much are you asking from this person? (you can leave it open)
Meet with people one-on-oneo Take your portfolioo Take your Community Education Agreemento Talk to them about why you want to go to college and ask them to help you by signing a
Community Education Agreement and donating to your education
Dont be afraid to ask!
VI. SOCIAL MEDIA FUNDRAISINGSilvia graduated from Arizona State University. She wanted to
continue her education. The first decision she made was
whether to stay in Arizona or continue her education somewhereelse. She decided to go out of state. Next, she needed to come
up with the money. Silvia, like many DREAMers, is an
intelligent and strong person. She has a story to share. So, she
decided to fundraise money by sharing her storyonline!
Silvia created an account usingchipin.com. She created a blog to write down her story and what she
was going through. She made a video about herself. Then she put it all on facebook. She asked peopleto read her blog and help her pay for school. Silvia will graduate from Harvard in 2011!! Like Silvia,
you too have a great story, and you have to learn how to use it! Check out Silvias blog:
http://harvardsisepuede.wordpress.com
What do you need to do?
Get a Facebook and/or Myspaceo Remember you will be asking people to check you out, so you may want to change things
in your profile. Make it look professional and give people information about you. Take
out the bad language and bad pictures. Start a Blog
o Write down your story. How you grew up, how you are doing in school, the obstaclesyour face. Write poems. Write about volunteering you have done. Give us a sense of
who you are.
Pictures and Videoo Take pictures of events you attend, volunteering you have done. Make a video about
your story. It doesnt have to be professional, you can use a webcam!
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Open a Donation Accounto You can usewww.chipin.comor Google for sites like chipin to find others
Ask!o Post status messages on Facebook/Myspace/etc about your goal to attend college and ask
people to click on the chipin.com link to help you get there.
Paying for College The Traditional Way
VII. WORK AND SAVE!Most people still have to work to pay for the education. Undocumented students are not legally able to
obtain employment; however, most undocumented immigrants work to survive. If you decide to obtain
employment here are some tips:
Know the LawProviding fake Social Security Numbers or using another persons personalinformation is against the law. There may be serious consequences and you should have a plan if
you are ever arrested during a work site raid. Always have the name/phone of an attorneymemorized.
SaveYouth in general are terrible at saving. Be sure to prioritize where you money goes.Open a savings account (using a consulate ID card) and save every penny./
Create a JobIf there are no jobs available create your own! Are you good at painting?Babysitting? Fixing computers? Create your own job and market with your family and friends.
A Note on Networking
What is networking? Networking is building relationships with people in order to share information and
resources. Writing a status on Facebook asking people to chip in for your education may not work sowell if you only have 5 Facebook friends. In order to network you have to get involved. Go to events,
join organizations, find out what people do and always take down their information. Send them e-mailstelling them about you and asking them how they can help you achieve your goals.
Step By Step Creating Your Portfolio
The following are basic documents you will need for scholarships, applying for programs, and
documents that will help you plan your educational future. This is not an exclusive list, but itssomething to start with.
RESUMEA resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. A resume
usually lists your schools youve attended, organizations/clubs you have joined, honors received, and
activities youre participated in. For help on Resume writing, Google it! A good place to start is -http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/1/
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BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE TEMPLATE
_______________________________________________
Name
_______________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________
Phone Number
_______________________________________
Email address
Objective
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Education
______________________ ______________________ __________________________
Dates Degree Institution (address)
Awards
_____________________________
Company or Institution
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Details of award, Date
(Work) Experience
_______________________________________________
Dates, Job Title
_______________________________________________
Company or Organization
Description of job responsibilities
Volunteer Work
____________________ ____________________________________________
Date Organization
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Description
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References
______________________ ____________________
Name, Position. Name, position
_______________________ _____________________
Address, Phone Address, Phone
Languages
_________________________________________________________________________________
Computer Skills
_________________________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL STATEMENTA personal statement is your opportunity to shine! Sometimes you will be
asked a specific question, other times it will be open. Either way, a personal statement is a way to tell
you story and set yourself apart from other students. For help on Resume writing, Google it! A goodplace to start is -http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/642/01/
QUESTIONS YOU WANT TO ASK YOURSELF TO GET STARTED
Personal Statement Preparation
What challenges have you gone through?
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How did you overcome them?
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What are your hopes, dreams, and goals?
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONSometimes you will be asked to provide a statement by someonethat knows you attesting to your qualities as a person and student. For this reason, its important tomake friends! Build relationships with teachers, coaches, advisors of clubs, or other leaders that you
work with. Tell them about your goals. The more they know you personally the better they will write
about you. Sometimes a scholarship may ask for a Letter of Recommendation that contains specific
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info. If not, be sure to ask the writer to highlight your strengths, passions, goals, challenges, financialneed, contributions to the community, and potential for success.
TRANSCRIPTS There are generally two types of transcripts, official and unofficial. The unofficial
transcript is usually free and contains your basic educational info (classes taken, gpa, etc). The official
transcript may cost money and is sealed (meaning only the recipient, like the scholarship committee, canopen it). Find out what the scholarship requires and how to obtain it from your school.
BUDGETCreate a budget for the expenses you will incur during college. Take into consideration:
tuition, books, food, materials and housing (if necessary). Break down the budget and create a plan of
how much money you will need to raise to make it through. Dont be intimidated if your budget ends upbeing thousands of dollars. You can do it! Dedication and planning, along with using the resources
provided here, can help you get there. For help on Budgeting, Google it! A good place to start is -
http://www.studygs.net/budget.htm
Note: Dont wait. If you can write a personal statement or draft a resume now (even if
you are a freshman) it will help you in the future. The more you do it, the better these
documents will end up.
Out-Of-State Opportunities
There are approximately 11 million undocumented people in the United States, and millions more who
are US citizens and support Immigrant and Human Rights. Our communities have the potential to build
networks that enable us to succeed. For this reason, it is important to look into opportunities in otherstates and have a serious conversation with your family about it. If you live in Arizona you should know
there are more forward-thinking states. Here is some info to get you started.
IN-STATE TUITION AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Below are states that offer in-state tuition and educational resources. You should look up the specific in-state tuition law, contact a DREAMer from that state, and do further research to get a better
understanding of the state of education for DREAMers in other states.
1. Texasa. For more info: Look up Texas organizations like FIEL or University Leadership Initiative2. Californiaa. For more info: Look up California organizations like Dream Team LA, Orange County
Dream Team, and IDEAS
3. New Yorka. For more info: Look up New York organizations like Make the Road NY, New York
State Youth Leadership Council
4. Utah
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a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state5. Illinois
a. For more info: Look up Immigrant Youth Justice League6. Washington
a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state7. Nebraska
a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state8. New Mexico
a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state9. Oklahoma
a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state10.Kansas
a. For more info: Look up Kansa-Missouri Dream Act Alliance (KSMODA)11.Maryland
a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this stateThe information above was compiled in May 2011. Legislation providing in-state tuition or educational resources is pending
in other states. For more accurate information Google It! Search on-line the school you want to attend and the resources
available to you in that state.
LIST OF COLLEGES TO LOOK INTO, DO NOT FORGET TO FIND MORE
Most California Colleges and Universities Manhattan Ville College in Purchase, NY Claremont McKenna College Loyola Marymount University
Herbert A. Medina, Mathematics
Mills College Mount St. Marys College
Admissions Office
National Hispanic University Occidental College (2 per year-VERY competitive) Fresno Pacific University Pomona (very competitive) Pitzer College (1 per year)
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Bryn Mawr College Harvard University University of Puget Sound Bryn Mawr College Dartmouth College North Western College Meredith College; Raleigh, NC George Mason University
CAVEAT/AVISO: These colleges are noted for support and welcoming ofundocumented students, and MAY have some scholarships (for merit) for those
students. But these will be very few and will be competed for by many highly
qualified students.
(Info from NACAC listserv and from specific college websites)
WHEN YOU FIND A COLLEGE MAKE SURE YOU OBTAIN BASIC INFORMATION
Ex. Santa Clara University (15-20 Hurtado scholarships specifically forundocumented students)
Mary Ho, Program Director Office for Multicultural Learning
mailto:[email protected] Phone: 408-551-7171
THIS GUIDE BELOW WILL HELP YOU ONCE YOU HAVE CHOSEN YOUR COLLEGE
School Name
Minimum
GPA:
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Essay
Required?
Topic?
InterviewRequired:
Admissions
Deadline:
Scholarship
Deadline:
Application
Fee:
Institutional
Aid available to
especially
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Organizations
and support on
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Faculty, Staff,
Administration
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especially
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ADDITIONAL
INFO:
AFTER CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE AND UNDERSTANDING EVERYTHING YOU NEED YOU
CAN MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY
A FINAL CHECKLIST SO YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE READY
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1. Talk to counselor ____2. Grades/GPA ____3. Activities/sports ____4. ACT ____5. SAT ____6. Resume ____7. Personal statement ____8. Talk to Financial Aid department ____9. FAFSA/Grants ____10. Scholarships ____
THEREAREWAYSTOGETINVOLVEDAND HOWWECANHELP
UNITED WE DREAMThe Arizona DREAM Act Coalition is a member of the United We DREAM Network, a national
network of Dream Act groups. Contact the ADAC for more information on out-of-state resources and
let us know how we can help you!
More Resources
The information in this guide can get you started. For more information, Google it! Also check outsome of the websites below which offer much more resources and information. These websites contain
information specifically for immigration students. Please verify all information since it may either be
outdated or meant only for specific states.
1. www.theadac.orgorwww.azdreamactcoalition.org 2. http://www.e4fc.org/studentresources.html andwww.e4fc.org/images/E4FC_Fin AidGuide.pdf3. http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/resources.html 4. www.nilc.org5. www.dreamactivist.org6. www.dreamintoreality.org 7. http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_
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8. www.niu.edu/lrc/Scholarships/scholarship guide%201.pdfFor More: Thats right.Google it!
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Need a Workshop?
The Arizona DREAM Act Coalition offers workshops on Know Your Rights, Education, Not
Deportation, Scholarships, and more! Contact us if you want to host a workshop. Scholarship
workshops provide more details about the information provided in this guide as well as more
information to get you started in achieving your educational dreams.
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