Accepting Summer Term EVRs

The Partner Colleges listed here can submit Summer Term EVRs once classes have started and schedules are finalized. Please note: newly awarded Scholars are eligible to receive Summer funding, and should be included in this EVR.

The deadline to submit Summer EVRs is Thursday, July 31, 2025!

If you have any EVR questions, please contact Elena.Salorio@thedream.us and Camila.Salkov@thedream.us

Are You Screening the Nationwide New Scholar Welcome on Your Campus?

We highly encourage you to provide an opportunity for New Scholars to come together in-person on your campus to screen our virtual Nationwide New Scholar Welcome event held on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, 2pm EDT, 11am PDT, 1pm CDT. You will be receiving New Scholar Swag before the event, so it will be great timing to distribute to your incoming Scholars.  

Here is the “Save the Date” flyer for the event, that you can share with your Scholars. If you are organizing a screening and/or orientation, please let us know by completing the Screening/Orientation Form by Thursday, July 31st, 2025.

For questions, please contact Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Thank You!

The 2025 Renewal Form is officially closed! Renewal decisions will be emailed to all Scholars by ISTS in late July. Thank you for supporting Scholars during the renewal process! 

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

Share Your Practices with the SUCCESS Team

This survey will help our team understand the range of institutional practices promoting equitable access to higher education and career success for undocumented students, regardless of immigration status. Your feedback and insight are crucial to setting the stage for the Convening. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Please submit your responses by July 11, 2025.

Survey responses will be accessed by the SUCCESS logistics team periodically. The survey will be evaluated prior to the convening and turned into reports and a presentation to be shared during the State of Play session on September 11.

Supporting TPS Scholars

Last week, we were deeply disheartened to share with our Scholars that DHS officially terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. We will continue to support and advocate for our Scholars’ right to live, learn, and thrive in safety. Here are immediate steps and resources to share with Scholars:

Know Your Rights: Immigrant Legal Resource Center – Legal guides and updates.

Seek Legal Support: Search via Immigration Advocates Network. If you qualify under other immigration pathways (asylum, other visas, family petitions, etc.), it’s critical to explore these with trusted legal help NOW!

Mental Health and Community Support: Seek community centers, churches, and on-campus resources that offer culturally informed counseling and support groups.

Stay Informed & Engaged: Policy landscapes change. Stay connected with us and advocacy organizations pushing for humane immigration policies. 

Toolkit- How to Support Detained or Deported Students

TheDream.US collaborated 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!

For questions, please contact Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Graduate Loan Scholarship Application is Now Open!

TheDream.US Alumni who take out any private student loans are eligible to apply for the Graduate Loan Scholarship. The application period is open now through September 3rd this year. 

You can find the eligibility criteria and the scholarship application link in our Graduate School Resources page.

The private loans can be from any company including the Dreamers Graduate Loan Program, Discover, Ascend, Self-Help, etc.

New Scholar Onboarding Email 4 of 5

On Tuesday, July 1st, all New Scholars received email four of five - TheDream.US onboarding emails on Your Scholar Advisor and Maximizing Your Award. 

Each email will have specific responsibilities and action items for your Scholars to complete. They will receive one new email on Tuesdays, every two weeks.  

Emails will be posted to the New Scholar Central, after they are sent.

For questions, please contact 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 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? Please email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

For all emails sent to Scholars, go here

For Past PC Weeklys, go here

For Calendar of Events, go here