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#WeAreTheDream
#WeAreTheDream
#WeAreTheDream
There are an estimated 65,000 undocumented students — children born abroad who are not U.S. citizens or legal residents — who graduate from U.S. high schools each year. These children are guaranteed an education in U.S. public schools through grade 12, but may face legal and financial barriers to higher education. Not only is a college degree desirable, it's on its way to essentially become a requirement in the U.S. job market. According to a report by the Georgetown Public Policy Institute, 65% of jobs in the U.S. will require some form of education beyond a high school diploma by the year 2021. That same report also states that, at the current production rate, the U.S. will lack five million workers needed to fill those jobs by 2021.
getschooled.com/article/4334-financial-aid-faq-for-undocumented-students/
Here are some resources:
www.thedream.us/scholarships/ : TheDream.US is committed to ensuring that undocumented students have the opportunity of a college education and meaningful careers that will enable them to help rebuild our economy. Undocumented students who meet our eligibility criteria and are graduating from high school or community college in Spring 2024 can apply for the National Scholarship. This award is for up to $33,000 to obtain a bachelor's degree at one of our 70+ Partner Colleges across the country.
https://www.maldef.org/: The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund supplies a list of scholarships available to all students regardless of immigration status.
www.nilc.org/ : The National Immigration Law Center tracks activities related to state funding of higher education for undocumented students.
Common Questions regarding undocumented students:
www.nasfaa.org/uploads/documents/2023-24_Tip_Sheet_Undocumented_Students.pdf
https://getschooled.com/article/4334-financial-aid-faq-for-undocumented-students/
We Are The Dream
We Are The Dream
Talk with the financial aid office to determine what funds they have for undocumented students.
The dream can become a reality.
Make your dream work.
It can happen.
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship/
COLLEGE FOR ALL TEXANS
COLLEGE FOR ALL TEXANS
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/ now My Texas Future
Types of Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid requires a little work on your part. But the fact is, you won't receive assistance unless you ask for it. And asking for it means completing a few forms.
There are three very important things to remember about applying for aid:
You only have to complete one financial aid application (either the FAFSA or the TASFA (English or Spanish) to start the process.
The financial aid office at the college you plan to attend will be in charge of awarding you financial aid.
Deadlines matter! The earlier you submit your forms, the more likely you are to get a good financial aid package.
You and your family can choose from many different types of financial aid. Some are based on financial need, and some on academic performance. Others are tied to a student's or family's ability to borrow. Not all colleges and universities participate in all programs, but the more you know about financial aid, the better prepared you’ll be. Here you’ll find links to the many kinds of financial aid available to students attending Texas colleges and universities. You can also search for a particular program using the search box above.
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA. To review the FAFSA filing requirements, visit https://studentaid.gov/ or visit the financial aid office at the institution you plan to attend. Please visit http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/ (My Texas Future)for additional information on TASFA assistance.
The Texas state priority deadline for many institutions of higher education is February 15, 2025. It is recommended that applicants complete and submit this application and any other required documentation to the financial aid office prior to the state priority deadline date.
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