The Partner College Weekly |
| Important Note: ISTS PC Portal is Currently Down | |
The ISTS Scholar Portal and Applicant Portal are currently up and running! We are reaching out to Current Scholars and Applicants to let them know they can utilize their Portal. However, your access to the ISTS PC Portal is still down. We will provide an update as soon as we have one. We thank you deeply for your patience.
| Now Accepting Spring/Q2 EVRs through February 27! | |
Reminder: Please make sure to include your Partner College name in the EVR filename to avoid delays in payments. The instructions can be found in the Program Management section on our website. You can also find the full EVR schedule for the current academic year here!
Track your EVR submission here.
ACH Form Collection: We are recollecting ACH Forms from all PCs who submitted a handwritten copy and from our 5 Newest Partner Colleges. Click here to see if your school is on the list of those who need to submit the form. Download this editable copy of the ACH Form. Once filled out, save it as a PDF, and upload to Dropbox by February 13, 2026.
EVR Process Update: Moving forward, all PCs are required to acknowledge receipt of payment. Once ISTS has confirmed that your EVR payment has been processed and disbursed, Camila will send you an email requesting confirmation of receipt. To complete this step, all you need to do is reply to the email to confirm that the funds have been received by your school. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Camila directly.
Questions: Camila.Salkov@thedream.us
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Getting the Word Out: Scholarship Promotion | | |
We are hosting one more Promotional Event this semester – please share the following date, time, registration link and flyer with your prospective students:
National Scholarship Q&A – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6 pm ET
Register here!
Key reminders:
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It takes 70 started applications to get 25 submitted applications to yield the required 10 enrolled Scholars at your Partner College.
- A strong promotional strategy is key to recruiting and enrolling at least 10 TheDream.US Scholars.
- All of our outreach presentations in English and Spanish are now available on our website for anyone hosting informational and outreach presentations for applicants this year!
- If you are hosting a promotional event, please let us know and/or request on the TheDream.US Promo Request Form.
Check out this great feature in EdNC from our partners at LatinxEd, promoting our application round!
Questions: Askus@thedream.us
Communications and Promotional Questions: Michael@npagency.com
| | RECAP: January PC Power Hour - Kicking Off 2026: TheDream.US Spring Programming for Scholars and PCs | |
Our first PC Power Hour of the year got off to a great start!
Our team delivered an informative session filled with actionable resources, important deadlines and processes for you and our Scholars this Spring. We covered scholarship logistics, career resources, immigration supports, and a roadmap for all you need to know this term.
Make sure to download the slides for your reference throughout the semester!
View Presentation (links to resources shared), the recording, and Zoom AI Summary.
See past PC Power Hour Recordings and Presentations.
Next PC Power Hour: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 2 pm ET.
| Protecting Tuition Equity: A Playbook for State Coalitions and Higher Education | |
TheDream.US is a member of The Higher Ed Coordinating Group, which is convened by the Presidents’ Alliance and FWD.us. The Group developed a playbook in response to increasing legal and policy challenges to in-state tuition for undocumented students.
The playbook equips institutions with practical tools to prepare for and respond to threats to tuition equity, including an overview of the national legal landscape, recommended readiness and coordination strategies, messaging and rapid-response resources, and concrete steps institutions can take to support students if access to in-state tuition is threatened or restricted.
Please share this resource with the General Counsel of your institution.
Download the Playbook
If you have any questions about the Playbook, please contact Susan Collins at TheDream.US (Susan.Collins@thedream.us) and Monica Andrade at the Presidents’ Alliance (Monica@presidentsalliance.org).
| | Now Launching: DreamBuilders Internship Program | | |
Please share this new program with your Scholars! TheDream.US is excited to launch the DreamBuilders Internship Program — connecting Scholars with paid internships at organizations and small businesses nationwide! Interns will be able to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and receive up to a $4,000 stipend.
Multiple opportunities are open now, with more coming later this spring! All DreamBuilders Internships will be labeled and posted on Parker Dewey – you can also view a list of current DreamBuilders Internship Postings here (on the 2nd tab).
NOTE: Scholar participation is limited to 1 DreamBuilders Internship per Program Year (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Scholars may apply to multiple opportunities but can accept only one.
| | Spring Paid Opportunities and Career Events | | TheDream.US Graduate Resources | |
It's that time of the year when Scholars are looking into resources to explore graduate degrees. TheDream.US has a number of resources available to assist Scholars and Alumni in this process!
As you advise your Scholars, please be sure to use our Graduate Resources Page as a reference to learn more about our partnership with Kaplan, offering free test prep courses such as the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, and more. We also have 50% discount codes for the GRE examination fee and sample test.
Moreover, our resource page features both internal and external listings of graduate scholarships, loans, and guides designed to support the application and attendance process for graduate school programs.
| | 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 all your questions, please refer to our TheDream.US Inquiry Map | | | | |
