Now Accepting Q3 EVRs!

The deadline to submit Q3 EVRs is April 30, 2026.

The following schools Q3 EVR still needs to be submitted:

• National Louis University
• Portland State University
• Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
• Western Oregon University

Questions about your submission? Camila.Salkov@thedream.us

Thank you for your continued partnership!

Opportunity Scholarship Awards – Deadline to Accept or Decline Award is April 2, 2026

114 applicants have been selected as recipients of the 2026-2027 Opportunity Scholarship! We let awardees know they must accept or decline the award through their ISTS Scholar Portal before April 2, 2026.

Questions? Yajaira.Gonzalez@thedream.us and Elena.Salorio@thedream.us

ISTS ACH Micro-Deposit Return

Thank you all for your patience while we worked this term to enhance our security protocols around payments.

If the micro-deposit has not already been returned to ISTS, we ask that you please return the it using these ACH instructions.

• Please return the exact amount received (should be $1.00).
• If possible, include the reference noted in the transaction to help ISTS accurately track the transaction.
• Let invoicing@applyISTS.com know once the transfer has been submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact invoicing@applyISTS.com and Camila.Salkov@thedream.us

TheDream.US Graduation Stoles: Shipping Soon

TheDream.US Graduation Stoles will be shipping out soon. We will email you tracking information between early to mid-April. Please let your upcoming graduates know you have requested their stoles and will advise them when they are ready for pick up.   

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

PC Power Hour RECAP: Beyond Status: Institutional Supports for Exploring Immigration Pathways and Rapid Response for Dreamers

Our March session featured speakers from CUNY Citizenship Now, Path2Papers, and The Legalization Project. Each organization provided insights on how Partner Colleges can connect Scholars to a range of immigration supports, including employment-based visas and support groups for adjusting status. The session also included systems and resources for rapid and emergency response. 

Please view the presentation, the recording, and Zoom AI Summary.

See past PC Power Hour Recordings and Presentations.

Next PC Power Hour: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2 pm ET.

Looking ahead:  

Please check our calendar (password: collegedream) for the full Spring 2026 Power Hour Schedule. 

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

TheDream.US PC New Staff Orientations

Our last session of the semester will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11 am PT, 1 pm CT, 2 pm ET. 

The onboarding sessions will provide an overview of our program, expectations for staff in designated roles, and key dates and processes, as well as the resources available to help you support our Scholars on your campus!

If you are new to working with TheDream.US or a veteran that needs a refresher, sign up today.

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

March Immigration Q&A Recap

At our second Immigration Q&A session last week, Attorney Dan Berger focused on employment-based visa petitions, providing context and free consultation resources available through Path2Papers.

The Q&A focused on key pathways to temporary or permanent immigration status, including family-based petitions and humanitarian visas, in addition to employment-based visas. We encourage all Scholars to get a legal screening and speak to a trusted immigration attorney regarding their situation.

View slides and recording. 

DACA Renewal Grants Available Now for Scholars and Alumni!

It is essential Scholars and Alumni consider submitting their DACA renewal application minimally 150 days before their DACA expires, as we are seeing longer processing times. 

Scholars and Alum should submit their DACA Renewal Grant Application 200 - 150 days before their DACA expiration date, and consider filing online.

Please inform your Scholars and Alum to apply now, funds are limited!

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

1-1 Immigration Screenings for Current Scholars Available

Screenings are designed to help your Scholars understand their immigration status and any options available for adjustment. Now more than ever, it is important for your Scholars to have access to an immigration attorney they can trust. Screenings are free, confidential and will not affect their scholarship in any way.

We need your help to encourage Scholars to sign up by completing the Initial Screening Request Form. If they have already completed one of our screenings, they should not submit a new request. 

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Let Us Know of Scholar Emergency Cases

As the first in line of contact with our Scholars on-campus, we deeply appreciate your immediate notification of a Scholar’s immigration emergency. To help us identify and determine whether TheDream.US can assist with a Scholar’s immigration case in any way, please bookmark this form. Complete the form as soon as you are aware of a Scholar that is: 

• Detained, facing removal (not detained), deported 
• Self-deported or intends to self-deport
• Experiencing DACA renewal issues 

Questions? Email Susan.Collins@thedream.us  

Critical Legal Memo: In-State Tuition & Scholarships for Undocumented Students

We want to make sure you and your leadership teams have this important resource: In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Undocumented Students: What Institutions Should Know.

This legal memo provides high-level guidance for college presidents and general counsels on how institutions can lawfully offer in-state tuition and scholarships to undocumented Dreamer students. We encourage you to read it and share it with your leadership and legal teams to ensure your campus is aligned with the latest considerations.

Toolkit- How to Support Detained or Deported Students

TheDream.US in collaboration with Presidents’ Alliance and Institutional Solutions created the “Steps Campuses can Take to Support Detained or Deported Students”, a resource designed to help colleges and universities take a proactive approach in identifying and providing appropriate support for students, faculty, and staff in the event of detention or deportation. Review the guide for helpful tips you can implement on your campus!

Questions? Email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

PC Career Development Events Fund

Your college can get up to a $2,000 grant to host a Career Event for Scholars regardless of work authorization. Events should primarily focus on NEBOs, entrepreneurship, small business ownership, and independent contract work. 

Check out our toolkit for helpful suggestions on event structures and key learning objectives. Apply now to reserve your funds for a Spring or Fall event. 

Questions? Email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

For Partner College Directory and Staff changes, please submit updates via our One-Off Update Form. 

For all emails sent to Scholars, go here

For Past PC Weeklys, go here

For Calendar of Events, go here