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The Arizona DREAM Act Coalition

The 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 to read. 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 school students, particularly those who are undocumented, and education 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 State that 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 whose work 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 they belong 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 out that 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 source for 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 a right 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 of dealing with any economic effects due to illegal immigration. The Court found no merit in the States argument 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 funding their 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 certain programs 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 both Democrats 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) have good moral character (no criminal background), and 4) have five years of continues presence in the

Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org United States. If students meet these requirements they will have 6 years to complete 2 years of college or 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 site www.borderaction.org for up-todate 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 will give you the information you need. Generally, choosing the right college includes taking into consideration: cost of tuition, how far it is away 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

Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org that a university does for the first two years. If you can get your basic courses 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 out of 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 your obstacles 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 that you 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 by asking 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 is your 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 many of 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 EARLY The 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 GRADES Documented or not, getting good grades is extremely important if you want to 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 A LEADER Leadership 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 FACULTY Getting 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 this may 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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4. What questions will you ask? A. __________________________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Getting Into College- Tips-The Application

5. ACE YOUR APPLICATION Your 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 LITTLE You dont want to put everything you have ever done since you were born in your application. Identify moments 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 DIFFERENT The 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, is LIFE 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 UNIQUE In 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. Most times, 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 A SPECIALIST Being 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

Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org involved a specific issue you have mastered? Dont forget to show in your application in what you are a specialist. 10. SMART LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Recommendations can make or break an application. Dont ask a teacher that you never spoke to write an 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 ACT Deadline: SAT Deadline: Fee: Fee: score: ___________

Have you taken your ACT? _________________

If not, when can you? ________________________________ Have you taken your SAT? __________________ score: ___________

If not, when can you? ______________________________ No money for the fees?? 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 COUNSELOR

Regardless of your status, your counselor is there to help you. Dont be afraid to approach your counselor 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-state students 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.

Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org II. TALK TO COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT

If you have a list of colleges that you want to attend, call their financial aid department and ask them for information on paying for college. Again, ask the right questions. If you call a financial aid department, ask them if they have a list of Private Scholarships. III. LOOK FOR PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

DREAMers 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 not even mention status. Apply to those scholarships that are open or dont say anything about status. If at one 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 click HERE http://studentfoundation.asufoundation.org/ASUStudentFoundation/Scholarships/tabid/1179/Def ault.aspx
0&b_no=1977&page=&field=&key=&n https://students.asu.edu/taxonomy/term/605 http://www.9beans.org/

http://www.cesarechavezfoundation.org/_cms.php?mode=view&b_code=00300700000000

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

Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org Google It! Key words: Scholarships for immigrant students, private scholarships in Arizona, scholarships for DREAM Act students. Note: Be sure to check the eligibility requirements and deadlines for all scholarships. Remember, DO NOT PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION.

Paying for College Grassroots Fundraising

IV. FUNDRAISERS

Most 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!

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION AGREEMENTS

Community 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, organizations o List everyone you know in each category Draft a Community Education Agreement that contains o Why you want to attend college

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Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org 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-one o Take your portfolio o Take your Community Education Agreement o 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 FUNDRAISING

Silvia 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 somewhere else. 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 using chipin.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 people to 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 Myspace o 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 obstacles your face. Write poems. Write about volunteering you have done. Give us a sense of who you are. Pictures and Video o 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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Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org Open a Donation Account o You can use www.chipin.com or 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 Law Providing fake Social Security Numbers or using another persons personal information 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 attorney memorized. Save Youth 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 Job If 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 so well 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-mails telling 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 its something to start with.

RESUME A 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 Awards _____________________________ Company or Institution _____________________________________________________________________________________ Details of award, Date (Work) Experience _______________________________________________ Dates, Job Title _______________________________________________ Company or Organization Description of job responsibilities Volunteer Work ____________________ Date Description ____________________________________________ Organization ______________________ Degree __________________________ Institution (address)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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References ______________________ Name, Position. _______________________ Address, Phone Languages _________________________________________________________________________________ Computer Skills _________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________ Name, position _____________________ Address, Phone

PERSONAL STATEMENT A 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 good place 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? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ How did you overcome them? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ What are your hopes, dreams, and goals? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Sometimes you will be asked to provide a statement by someone that knows you attesting to your qualities as a person and student. For this reason, its important to make 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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Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org info. If not, be sure to ask the writer to highlight your strengths, passions, goals, challenges, financial need, 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, can open it). Find out what the scholarship requires and how to obtain it from your school. BUDGET Create 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 up being 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 n ow (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 other states 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 instate 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. Texas a. For more info: Look up Texas organizations like FIEL or University Leadership Initiative 2. California a. For more info: Look up California organizations like Dream Team LA, Orange County Dream Team, and IDEAS 3. New York a. 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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Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state 5. Illinois a. For more info: Look up Immigrant Youth Justice League 6. Washington a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state 7. Nebraska a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state 8. New Mexico a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state 9. Oklahoma a. For more info: Look up Dream Act or Immigration Rights Groups in this state 10. 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 state
The 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 hmedina@lmu.edu 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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Arizona DREAM Act Coalition www.azdreamactcoalition.org 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 of undocumented 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 for undocumented students) Mary Ho, Program Director Office for Multicultural Learning mailto:mdho@scu.edu 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?

Interview Required:

Admissions Deadline:

Scholarship Deadline:

Application Fee:

Institutional Aid available to especially forDREAMers?

Organizations and support on campus especially for DREAMers

Faculty, Staff, Administration Supportive of especially DREAMers?

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

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THERE ARE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND HOW WE CAN HELP UNITED WE DREAM The 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 out some 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. www.theadac.org or www.azdreamactcoalition.org http://www.e4fc.org/studentresources.html and www.e4fc.org/images/E4FC_FinAidGuide.pdf http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/resources.html www.nilc.org www.dreamactivist.org www.dreamintoreality.org http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_ SearchValue_0=ED498734&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED498734 8. www.niu.edu/lrc/Scholarships/scholarshipguide%201.pdf For 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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