UPDATED: Know Your Rights Brochure....

With the latest information that reflects what is happening in our community! Click here for the latest version 2-12-12.

Conoce tus derechos...aqui!

1-10-12

How to continue my education in one of the worst states for immigrant youth?

Think Outside the Box

Arizona's largest community college system, MCCCD,  which includes Phoenix College, Gateway Community College, Estrella  Community College, etc., recently announced a 230% tuition hike for out-of-state students - taking 1 to 6 credits. This action is keeping  students from obtaining higher education and will affect Arizona's economy for years to come.  

What a student can do to continue getting an education and fulfill the requirements of the DREAM Act?

What to do to advance the education of DREAM Act candidates and help our communities to advance?

1.-Do not give up !!! Get great grades in high school, Do NOT be discouraged. The people who are passing this laws anti-education laws will be happy if you quit. Do not let them win !

2.-The Manzana Fundation is offering affordable college courses trough a partnership with Navajo Technical College.

Please click here and an scroll down to the link for more information and pre-registration to this unique opportunity.

http://manzanafoundation.org/

Phone: (602) 672-4298

3.- Seek education on line in other Counties in Arizona and other States in the Nation.  Please do your homework and compare tuition rates. The key is that the colleges should be accreditated.

4.-Seek information on private universities (Catholic Universities and Christian Universities are a good option to start) and ask for their scholarship programs.

5.-Enroll to ONE class at the Maricopa Community Colleges system, on line (Rio Salado College) or Phoenix, Estrella, Paradise Valley, etc. so you adquire a student ID, can participate on the on-campus activities and use their resources, (for example participate in the clubs and associations).

We are asking you to think outside the box!!!! create your own options using some of the resources at your own convenience and budget !!! 

BE SMART !!!!!

Advocates are working hard to provide other options.  Stay tuned to this website and others similar to get the latest news. Participate on all advocacy groups like the Arizona DREAM Act Coalition. Networking with DREAMers is empowering!



We will keep you informed !!!

 Revised 12/25/2011

What is the DREAM Act?

The Dream Act is a proposal that has been discussed in Congress since 2001. It has been re-introduced every year but unfortunately has never made it for a full vote.

Under the provisions of this bill, those immigrants who came to the United States as children and are part of our communities are eligible for temporary legal status under certain conditions. 

The students need to have been in the US  five years prior to the passage of the legislation and under the age of 16 at the time of entry.

Upon completion of two years of post-secondary education or two years of military service, if the applicant demonstrates good moral character, he or she can apply for permanent residency.

This is the golden opportunity many students hope for.

Great Web Resource Center !!!

Scholarship A-Z 

 New Scholarship Fund Created for Immigrant Students

 www.dreamscholarshipfund.com

The Dream Scholarship Fund helps immigrant  children reach their potential of becoming highly successful, productive, tax paying citizens who will contribute renewing our economy.

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"You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours.” - Cesar Chavez.