Undocumented Student Access Navigating the College Pipeline

“IT’S NOT A QUESTION OF IF I WILL GO TO SCHOOL, IT’S HOW I WILL MAKE IT A REALITY.” IYJL STUDENT $CHOLAR$HIP$ AFFORDABILIT Y CAREER/MA JOR 2 & 4 YEAR OPTIONS

$CHOLAR$HIP$ Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation: $2,000 Deadline 10/18/13: ILLINOIS DREAM FUND: Open-11/1/13. 2yr: $2,000/4yr, $6, GPA. MALDEF DREAM ACT STUDENT ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP: $5, SPRING Polish American Scholarship: 12/15/13* Awarded annually to the institution of their choice. Polish American Congress: Various scholarships across U.S. Dream Activist Scholarship Database:

Affordability Know your options and think long term about how you will finance your education. What can you and your family afford? Resources IACAC Undocumented Student College Resource Guide: Questions to ask Colleges/Universities: ons/ ons/ ICIRR Scholarship Database: Scholarship%20Guide.pdf 2 year Communit y College 4 year Private Public 4 year $3,070 City Colleges of Chicago HS Senior CC Scholarship Pre requisites for AA/AS Explore career options Increase GPA - PTK Transfer Scholarships $ NEIU Don’t Ask Policy Honors College Private Scholarships No tuition increase Student Org Scholarships $38, 512 IIT Merit Based Aid Institutional Aid Presidential Scholarship Student Org Scholarships Tuition raise 1%-2%

Illinois Dream Fund November 1, 2012 hard copy application released February 1, applications submitted deadline extended March 1, 2013 Final deadline - 1, 473 applications received June 7, 2013 Recipients notified via phone and non recipients notified via $100,000 in financial assistance awarded to 35 students at 2/4 yr level 67% Latino 14% Asian 9% Middle Eastern 7% Polish/European 3% African

COLLEGE ACCESS 2YR V. 4YR 1) Staff & Faculty Competencies What is the level of awareness on these issues among administration, faculty, staff? Are employees trained on these issues? Who on campus directly works with these students? Is there a support network for undocumented students? (Undocumented Student Liaison) 2) Admissions & Recruitment Practices How do you reach out to these students before enrollment? How do you promote your resources? How do you promote your transfer articulation agreements between 2yr/4yr partners? Does your admission application require a SSN? Does an Affidavit have to be completed in order for a students application to be reviewed? Do students file applications on-line or on paper? 3) Tuition-related Policies What do you require to show proof of residency? What type of tax documents are needed to create an award packet? How does your institution determine need? Is there an appeal process? What do you require to create a tuition payment plan? Are institutional loans available? 4) Financial Aid Policies NO UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT SHOULD COMPLETE A FAFSA. What kind of institutional aid is available? Are there any policies in writing anywhere, such as in your Foundation’s bylaws, which forbid undocumented students from earning scholarships? Private scholarships? How will undocumented students know they can apply for institutional aid? Can you award tuition waivers to student workers? Luis Roberto Caballero Specialist, Student Recruitment & Outreach Oakton Community College

Illinois Dream Fund 2014 GPA for high school seniors and undergraduates – 2.5 Checking status – pathway to residency/DACA. College Options – 2yr/4yr * Private/Public. Scholarships will not be awarded to proprietary schools. 2 essays: Personal statement and special circumstance. 2 Letters of recommendation (non family member). ON-LINE Application opens on November 1, Deadline March 1, Dream Fund Ambassadors – outreach to high school and institutions of higher education on resources. Dreamer Access Panel – Allies and Dreamers sharing resources to connect students, parents and educators to higher education. Heartland Alliance – National Immigrant Justice Center – DACA review. Undocumented Student College Fair – March 2014.

Illinois Dream Act Governor Quinn Admissions Application process Supplement paperwork Point of contact – Undocumented Student Liaison Tuition In state tuition Payment plan options Institutional waivers Financial Aid Award packages Scholarship opportunities within the institution Additional aid (institutional loans) As stated in the appendix of the legislation of the Illinois Dream Act : Within the P-20 educational pipeline mandatory professional development on working with undocumented immigrants and families in Illinois. Institutional best practices in admissions, financial aid and tuition procedures, are to be made public knowledge to prospective applicants.

College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students Tool kit and Resources for Undocumented Students and Allies Led by undocumented organizers working towards full recognition of the rights and contributions of all immigrants. In partnership with member organizations the Coalition, works with immigrant & refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; and advocates on immigrant- related issues. Scholars Program * Outreach Programs * Educational Materials Provides direct legal services to and advocates for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. *Undocumented Student Policies by State *State Financial Aid Programs *Advocacy, Policy & Research *Counseling Resources Making the business argument for immigration reform

Maria Bucio Director - La Casa Tanya Cabreraanya Cabrera AAssociate Director of Minority Outreach & Undocumented Student Initiativessociate Director of Minority Outreach & Undocumented Student Initiatives Maria Luna Duarte, M.A. Interim Director of El Centro