Dreamers Support Services

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About Us

The Dreamers Support Services Office provides programs and services to help empower undocumented and immigrant students to achieve their academic & personal pursuits and become active members of our community.  We serve as a resource for undocumented and immigrant students (e.g., AB-540/SB-68, DACA, T- & U-visa, TPS, individuals without legal immigration status or with pending legal status, and mixed-status families) on topics pertaining to access to higher education, advocacy and educational materials, campus-based and community services, current events, engagement activities, legal aid referrals, legislative updates, and more.

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A Personalized Support Program

The Dreamers Support Office operates as an open-access student support program where anyone can seek the assistance that they need.  You do not need to apply; we serve all students who contact our office.  However, we do encourage undocumented and immigrant students to create a Dreamer Profile.

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Dreamer Profile

Your Dreamer Profile is not an application; our programs and services are open-access.  Your profile helps us, the Dream Team, learn more about you.  It’s a tool we use to provide you with the best support that is tailored to your unique lived experience.  Current and prospective (future) students can create their profile by clicking the button below.  It should only take you about ten minutes or less to finish.  If you need assistance, contact our office for help.

Create My Dreamer Profile

Program Services

1-on-1 Support: Individualized support sessions for students, college employees, and community members.

AB-540 & Tuition ExemptionsAssembly Bill 540 is a provision that grants in-state tuition to students who may not be classified as a CA resident, like undocumented students.

CA Dream Act (Financial Aid): Discover which financial aid resources are available to you based on your immigration status.

Career & EntrepreneurshipExplore employment resources and income generation opportunities available to the undocumented and immigrant communities including how to get your Undocu-Hustle on as an entrepreneur—no work authorization required!

Events & Workshops: Student engagement activities like our popular Undocu-Circles and Coffee & Crafts sessions that are open to all students and program workshops that are tailored to undocumented and immigrant students like Dream Act 101, Undocu-Hustle, Know Your Rights, and Undocu-Scholarships.

FREE Legal Aid & DACA Renewal AssistanceLearn more about our FREE legal services provided by our partners at the Higher Education Legal Services, relevant immigration-related legislation including the current status of DACA, and other immigration relief and aid.

Health & WellnessUndocumented and immigrant students face unique wellness pressures. We're here to create an affirming space for you and refer you to appropriate services when needed. For Miramar College Health Services and Mental Health Counseling call (619) 388-7881. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

ScholarshipsLearn about scholarship opportunities available to you regardless of your immigration status and find different ways to pay for college.

Undocu-TransferFor students transferring to another institution, we offer workshops and support appointments to help students identify universities that have robust undocumented and immigrant student resources ensuring success.

Undocu-Ally Training: Professional development opportunities for employees and resources to help educators become strong allies to the undocumented and immigrant communities.

 

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Meet the Dream Team

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Dreamers Program Director
Vincent Ngo, Director of Financial Aid
Email: vngo@sdccd.edu

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Dreamers Program Assistant & Analyst
Edward J. Borek III
Email: eborek@sdccd.edu

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Dreamers Project Assistant
Margot Salgado, M.A. in Education
Email: msalgado@sdccd.edu

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Our Impact

Each of the San Diego Community College campus Dreamer Support Programs have a profound impact on our students. Listen to students like you talk about their experiences with undocumented and immigrant student services in the video below.

 

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