October 1, 2025

 

The Partner College Weekly

 

ACTION REQUIRED

Now Accepting Fall 2025 EVR Submissions through October 31!

Partner Colleges can start checking the status of their Fall 2025 EVR form here!


  • As a reminder, PCs are responsible for completing all information in the yellow areas.
  • Please do not change any information located in the grey cells.
  • All information provided should be entered for the term, not the annual year.
  • If a scholar has withdrawn from classes, but still owes for them, enter them as enrolled and include the withdrawn credits and balance.
  • Lastly, please include your Partner College name in the EVR filename to avoid delays in payments.


Questions? Email Elena.Salorio@thedream.us and Camila.Salkov@thedream.us 

Partner College Directory – Deadline Extended to October 17!

This Thursday, October 2, we will email all Primary Relationship Managers at your colleges the link to confirm or update the contact information for your TheDream.US College Team. Only 33 Partner Colleges have updated their information! (See List Here)

 

DEADLINE: Please complete the form by Friday, October 17, so that we can make sure your staff are receiving our communications, resources, and Scholars know who their points of contact are on campus!


Questions? Email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

MUST KNOW

September PC Power Hour Recap

RECAP September 30th: PC Power Hour – Non-Employment Based Opportunities for First Gen Immigrant Students: Empowering Career Paths!

 

This session shared the latest career resources, programming and opportunities available to our Scholars and Partner Colleges through TheDream.US. We provided a framework for career pathways regardless of work authorization and practical examples of NEBOs you can implement on your campus. If you have questions, regarding the two specific Partner College programs spotlighted, please feel free to connect with them directly.  

 

Dra. Sandy Lopez, Northern Illinois University; slopez@niu.edu

Dr. Chris Bobko, City University of New York; chris@zahncenternyc.com 

 

View Presentation (links to resources shared) and the recording. 

 

See past PC Power Hour Recordings and Presentations. 

 

Next PC Power Hour: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, at 2 pm ET. Join us for our Annual Promotional Kick-Off of the new application round.

DACA Update- No Changes at this stage

We are aware of the growing confusion surrounding this week’s court activity regarding briefs filed in the Texas Challenge to DACA. Nothing has changed at this stage.

 

What occurred this week were procedural court proposals and do not change the current status of DACA. Current DACA recipients across all states remain eligible to renew their protections and work permits while Judge Hanen considers implementation.

For more context watch our President & CEO, Gaby Pacheco's video update and read MALDEF's statement.

TheDream.US PC New Staff Orientations

Every 2nd Monday of the month we will be holding on onboarding session for new staff working with TheDream.US at one of our Partner Colleges. These sessions will provide an overview of our program, expectations for staff in designated roles, and key dates and processes. 

 

If you are new to working with TheDream.US on your campus, sign up today.

 

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

Need Career Apparel? Receive a 30% off JCPenney Coupon!

Get 30% off at JCPenney! Text CAREER to 67292 for your coupon. Coupon can be used on top of sale prices!


Open to TheDream.US Scholars, Alumni, families, and PC staff. Valid online/in-store until Nov 2. Visit the JCP Suit-Up site for more information.

SCHOLAR PROGRAMMING

TheDream.US Immigration Loans

In Partnership with Mission Asset Fund, TheDream.US is providing zero-interest ten-month loans to help Scholars and Alum pay a variety of their USCIS application fees. To access funds, Scholars/Alum must enter their App ID in the online Loan Application.  


Loans for:

• DACA Renewals

• Citizenship

• Green Cards

• TPS

• Family Petitions


Questions? Email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us


Paid TheDream.US Internships Available

TheDream.US is currently looking for interns! Deadline to apply for these internships (unless otherwise noted) is EOD Monday, October 6. 


All internships are virtual (unless otherwise noted) and include a $4,000 stipend. Must be a current TheDream.US Scholar and have a SSN or ITIN to apply. Log into Parker Dewey and search for these internships:

  1. Career Connections Intern 
  2. Scholar and Partner College Supports Intern
  3. Research & Data Intern
  4. Marketing and Social Media Communications Intern (Hybrid & based in D.C.)


IMPORTANT: Add TheDream.US in the Affiliation section of your Parker Dewey profile to see these internships exclusively available to TheDream.US Scholars! Watch this 3-minute video to learn more.

Fall Paid Opportunities and Career Events

Share our Fall Paid Opportunities + Career Events list with your Scholars!


All paid opportunities require a SSN or ITIN.  

RESOURCES FOR YOU

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!


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 be 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? Please email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us


EMAILS TO SCHOLARS

For all emails sent to Scholars, go here


For Past PC Weeklys, go here


For Calendar of Events, go here

For all your questions, please refer to our TheDream.US Inquiry Map

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