Spring EVR Submissions Not Yet Received

We are still awaiting one EVR from the following school:

1. Queens College

All remaining EVRs are now with ISTS for processing!

To check the status of your school's EVR and ACH verification:

• Review TheDream.US: 2025-26 EVR Status
• Once a Partner College ACH status shows as " Fully Verified", no further action is needed from your end and ISTS will process your payment within the coming weeks.

Outstanding ACH/Micro-deposit Confirmations

ISTS is still waiting to hear from the following Partner Colleges regarding the microdeposit of $1.00 that was sent on March 9, 2026. Please confirm and email ACH@applyists.com by Friday, March 20, if you have received it!

• Colorado State University Pueblo
• San Antonio College

The following Partner Colleges will be receiving their microdeposit of $1.00 this week. Please also confirm and email ACH@applyists.com by Friday, March 20 when you receive it.

• Delaware State University
• Salem State University
• SUNY – Old Westbury
• University at Albany
• University of North Texas: Dallas

To see who receives the ISTS micro-deposit email at your Partner College, review TheDream.US: 2025-26 EVR Status. Go to the "For Partner Colleges ONLY” tab, check the ACH contact name listed.

Questions: Camila.Salkov@thedream.us

Only 9 days left to Request Graduation Stoles: Submit Now!

It’s that time of year to order stoles for your TheDream.US Graduating Scholars! Thank you for helping us recognize our Scholars.

Please review and complete this Google Sheet for your Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduating Scholars. Please note: 

• If your college is not on the list, please add to the end of the list 
• Indicate when you are done by selecting "updated" in column A; if you do not need stoles this year, select “No Stoles Needed” 

Deadline to request is Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5 pm PST. 

Packages and tracking information will be sent to you in mid-to-late April.

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Opportunity Award Announcements Live Tomorrow!

Tomorrow on Thursday, March 19, Opportunity Award announcements will go out to recipients and non-recipients!

Award recipients will receive a link to their acceptance form and will have until Thursday, April 2, 2026, to accept or deny the award. 

Join Us: Beyond Status: Institutional Supports for Exploring Immigration Pathways and Rapid Response for Dreamers

Join us to hear from CUNY Citizenship Now; Path2Papers, Cornell Law School; and The

Legalization Project at our next PC Power Hour!

Now more than ever, our Scholars need immigration supports and guidance. You are often their first point of contact for help. Guest speakers from partner organizations and institutions will join us to share internal and external resources for Dreamers to explore all professional and immigration pathways. In addition, we will discuss best practices for rapid response to policy changes and emergency cases to ensure you have the tools to support the needs of your Scholars. 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

11 am PT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET 

Link to attend 

Passcode: SP03PCPH!

Looking ahead:  

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

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Dream Act: What It Is & How You Can Help” Session Recap

Over 300 Scholars and Alumni showed up to last week’s conversation on the Dream Act! You can access the slides and recording anytime.

Next Steps for Scholars and Alumni:

• Write a letter to Congress in support of the Dream Act (guidance on slides #7–9 here). If you prefer not sharing your address, have a friend or mentor write on your behalf.
• Join our Dream Act advocacy team—sign up here.
• Help us name the advocacy team! Make suggestions and vote here.
• Save the date: Next advocacy session—Thursday, April 16th at 6 pm ET.

Questions: Susan.Collins@thedream.us

Tomorrow: Our Last Tax Matters Session

Invite your Scholars and Alumni to attend our next and final Tax Matters for Immigrants session tomorrow, Thursday, March 19 at 5 pm ET. Participants will learn about reporting and paying taxes, key tax deadlines, and tax credits they may be eligible for, with time built in for live Q&A. The session will be led by Professor Francine Lipman of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, a nationally recognized tax law expert. This session will not be recorded.

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This event is open to TheDream.US Scholar and Alumni, Partner College staff, and undocumented students/alumni at your campus.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

2 pm PT, 4 pm CT, 5 pm ET

Register Here

Next Week: March Immigration Q&A

Join us for our next Immigration Q&A session. These sessions are Scholar facing but all PC staff are welcome. 

Attorney Dan Berger from Cornell Law School, Path2Papers, will be answering immigration questions live. Dr. Cheryl Aguilar will wrap up the session with mental health resources and wellness techniques.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

2 pm PT, 4 pm CT, 5 pm ET

Register now!

Questions: Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

DACA Renewal Grants

We’ve partnered with Mission Asset Fund to provide more DACA Renewal Grants covering the full cost of DACA renewal fees.

Current Scholars and Alumni 200 - 150 days out from their DACA expiration date can apply for the renewal grant.

Funds are limited!

Paid TheDream.US Internships

TheDream.US is recruiting interns for Summer and Fall 2026! Each internship includes a $4,000 stipend.

Eligibility:

• Must have a valid SSN or ITIN and be a current TheDream.US Scholar at time of the internship.
• Scholars graduating this summer or who have previously completed a semester-long TheDream.US internship are not eligible.

Opportunities: Marketing & Social Media, Digital Content Creator, Research & Data, Scholarship Operations, Scholar & Partner College Supports, Career Connections, and more!

How to Apply:

• Scholars should log into Parker Dewey and search for the TheDream.US internships. (Make sure they add “TheDream.US” in the Affiliation section to unlock these exclusive opportunities.)

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET

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

PC Directory One-Off Update Form

Partner Colleges should now inform TheDream.US of any staff changes using our One-Off Update Form. 

Please use this form to update any Partner College Team contacts in between our Annual Partner College Directory update process in the Summer. This new process allows us to streamline, track and implement changes to your TheDream.US Campus team more effectively throughout the year.  

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