Our mission is to support undocumented students with significant unmet financial need. While we are now opening our award to college students, we expect to award over half of our scholarships to high school graduates. For current college students, we want to serve those who have stopped out or are at risk of stopping out because of the lack of funds. If current college students already have a financial aid package that covers their tuition and fees, they should not apply.  

Thank you for your patience as we processed EVRs this Fall. The majority of funds were processed and you can now check updated Scholarship Eligibility and Statuses for your Scholars by:

• Logging into your ISTS PC Portal
• Running the PC Scholar Report 
• Filter on the "Scholar Eligibility" column for Scholars “Eligible” to receive funds next term

We will notify Scholars that are no longer Eligible (i.e. because they have maxed out of funds) and New Scholars that did not enroll this Fall (to remind them that they have until next Spring to enroll) in the next week. 

If you have questions about payments, EVRs, or your ISTS PC Portal please reach out to the Partner College Help Desk: TheDream.US_Support@applyISTS.com.

Please join us Tuesday, December 20th for our next PC Power Hour, where we will take care of “house-keeping items” to wrap up the current semester and prepare for next Spring. We’re also including some fun for you!

In this 1-hour session we will:

1.    Discuss FAQs from Scholars this time of year and share TheDream.US resources Scholars can take advantage of

2.    Updates and reminders for promoting the 2023-2024 application round 

3.    Get input from you on supports PCs need

4.    Host a Holiday giveaway! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tues. December 20th

11 am PT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET

Link to join (no need to register)

Thank you for taking 20-30 minutes to complete our PC survey by December 23!

Your input helps us to identify: 

• What institutional supports currently exist to support undocumented college and career success; and 
• Where TheDream.US may be most impactful in providing programming for you, our Partner Colleges, and our Scholars

Search your inbox for “TheDream.US 2022 Partner College Survey Invitation” from Qualtrics. We suggest using a laptop or computer for optimal viewing. Questions, please reach out to Hyein.Lee@thedream.us

Thurs. Dec 15th

2 pm PT/ 4 pm CT/ 5 pm ET

Link to join (no registration)

Do your Scholars have questions related to their immigration status? Could they use the counsel of an experienced attorney?

Encourage them to attend our Immigration Q&A, where Dan Berger is available Thursday 12/15 at 5 pm ET to answer their immigration-related questions. All scholars, grads, and PC Staff are welcome to attend. 

Last week, we kicked off a new series for Scholars called “What You Need To Know.” Here is the playlist of the 2-minute videos. 

The Fall series focuses on:

• How to track Fall Funds
• Take advantage of TheDream.US’ partnership with Modern States and earn CLEP credits
• Getting National Scholars to prepare for the next term, by utilizing their Request Form to:
• Let ISTS know if they are taking a break in enrollment
• Transferring PCs
• Request Bridge Funding (for Seniors with 15 or fewer credits to graduate)

In these videos, Scholars are encouraged to meet with their Scholar Advisors and keep you informed of their plans. As these videos are released, please anticipate questions from your Scholars.

We shared two upcoming fellowships where Scholars can earn money, get professional development, and expand their network! Here is the email we sent. Please encourage Scholars to take advantage of these opportunities:

• Dream Summer Fellowship

Open to all Scholars regardless of immigration status (Scholars with and without DACA/TPS are eligible to apply). All majors are welcome.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 6, 2023

• Breakthrough Collaborative Fellowship

Open to all Scholars of all majors with DACA or TPS (Only some sites are open to individuals without work authorization; Scholars may contact individual sites to find out if they accept those without work authorization.

Early Action Deadline: Thursday, January 12, 2023