Dreamers

DREAMER RESOURCE CENTER

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The DREAMer Resource Center provides holistic support for DREAMers and allies at Portland State University, including educational and career readiness, scholarships, 1:1 resource navigation, community building, advocacy, and leadership development opportunities. We believe that education and all the opportunities It creates should be accessible to everyone. Immigration status or experience should not be a barrier to education access or success, and we seek to create a culture that celebrates the strength and persistence of DREAMers and allies. Everyone is welcome in our space.

Portland State University is committed to being a welcoming place of support, access, and inclusion for all. As a designated sanctuary campus, the Portland State community is committed to protecting and supporting all of our students, regardless of immigration status, national origin, religion, or any similar characteristics. We honor, respect, embrace, and value the unique contributions of all students, faculty, employees, volunteers, and our local and global communities.

MISSION

The DREAMer Resource Center serves as a safe, supportive space for DACAmented, undocumented, mixed-status, immigrant, and allied communities at Portland State University. The center serves as a central resource where DREAMer students see themselves represented, celebrated and have access to direct support tailored to the DREAMer experience in higher education. We unapologetically advocate with and for DREAMers and allies to heal historic harms and dismantle oppressive, exclusionary systemic barriers that directly affect the  PSU DREAMer community. We strive to build a vibrant and diverse community through relevant and specific programming for personal, academic, and professional development, fostering empowerment, self-advocacy, persistence, and excellence in higher education and beyond.

VISION

We envision a university-wide environment that understands the complexity of the intersectional identities of DREAMers, works intentionally to engage the rich diversity of individuals, and fosters student communities whose experiences and perspectives are foundational to their empowerment and the advancement of Portland State University.

An Important Message about the Status of DACA

On September 13, 2023, a federal court upheld a previous ruling, finding DACA unlawful, but has maintained the limited program for current DACA recipients who received their status before July 16, 2021. PSU maintains support for DREAMer students, and released a statement on the court's September 2021 decision. To learn how this decision may affect you, schedule a time to meet with an attorney at Student Legal Services.

Information and Resources for Students, Staff, and Faculty

SEE RESOURCES

GET HELP

We have put together a comprehensive list of Dreamer resources that are available at PSU, as well as those offered by organizations in the community.

READ THE STATEMENTS

PSU STATEMENTS

Read all of the statements pertaining to DACA made by members of the Portland State University leadership.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

CONNECT WITH THE DREAMER RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Joanna is the Program Coordinator for the DREAMer Resource Center. She can provide one-on-one support in navigating PSU and community resources, as well as DACA/undocumented-friendly scholarships, career readiness, and advocacy.

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About The National Scholarship & TheDream.US

The National Scholarship Award will cover up to $8,250 per year/$33,000 total for tuition and fees at Portland State University and other Partner Colleges. If accepted and you maintain eligibility, you can renew yearly; no need to reapply! 

Even if you may have your tuition covered,  you can still apply to receive a zero-award and get access to TheDream.US online Scholar Community, resources for graduate school. professional development and professional networks.

TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant youth, having provided more than 10,000 college scholarships to Dreamers attending 80+ partner colleges in 20+ states and Washington, DC.

 

 

Eligibility

1. You are undocumented and came to the United States before age 16 and November 1, 2018, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS. If you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for the scholarship, but you can find other resources in the PSU Scholarship Universe!

2. Graduated, will graduate high school, OR are a currently enrolled college student with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

3. Intend to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at a PSU or other Partner College in the Fall of 2024 or Spring of 2025.

4. Are eligible for in-state tuition

Important Dates

November 1, 2023 - Application Opens 

February 29, 2024 - Application Closes

Late-April 2024 – National Scholarship Awardees Notified

 

Be sure to review TheDream.US Application Guide to ensure you have all the information you need to apply!

For an essay, application review, or other 1:1 support, email dreamers@pdx.edu

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Hours & Location

Cramer Hall Sky Bridge, Room 428

Hours:

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 9 AM TO 6 PM  & FRIDAY: 9 AM TO 5 PM

1721 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Enter through Smith Memorial Student Union on Broadway or by Cramer Hall through the SW Pedestrian Trail

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CONTACT US

Joanna Hidalgo Jauregui, DREAMer Resource Center Program Coordinator

jojaureg@pdx.edu | (503) 725-9973 (call or text)

In-person: Monday - Wednesday

Schedule an in-person or Zoom appointment

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To get a sense of what your dollars mean to us, this is how we have used our funds or what resources we would like to have to support our students directly:

$50

  • Two dozen donuts for Open House events, student cafecito, or other student-center events
  • Two pizzas (without tip) for a small gathering
  • Art supplies for de-stress and self-care days during midterms and final exams. 

$100

  • The fee to submit one Application for Consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Form I-1821D, PLEASE NOTE: This program is currently NOT processing new applications) Or the fee to submit two applications for Temporary Protected Status (Form I-821) 
  • A trip to the grocery store to purchase snacks and beverages for the center, 
  • An emergency fund payment to buy supplies, and textbooks, pay utility bills, help with rent, or other cost of living expenses

$250

  • One Refugee Travel Document fee (Form I-131)
  • Three hours' worth of speaker fees for DREAMer alums and other Lived Experience Experts coming back to speak with our students about their struggles, successes, and words of inspiration.

$500

$1,000

  • 91% of one Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant submitted with CBP or USCIS (Form I-192)

$2,000

  • One Educational Leadership Service Award (ELSA) position that is co-curricular to a student's area of study.

$5,000

  • One student worker position funded by our program rather than a Federal Work-Study position that is not accessible to DREAMers, allowing that student to gain critical professional skills and spend time/build community with peers in our space.

 

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COLLABORATE WITH US

We seek to collaborate with students, community partners, university units, and student organizations. Collaborative events include using DREAMer Resource Center staff time, resources, and systems beyond our physical spaces. Please submit a request through our email, dreamers@pdx.edu.

OUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 

  • PSU students are at the center of our work
  • Community growth depends on the inclusion of every individual voice
  • We respect others and ourselves
  • Our goal is not to agree, but rather, to gain a deeper understanding
  • No alcohol or drugs on the premises or in the body
  • We do not tolerate hate speech, derogatory language/actions, or oppressive language/actions.
  • We reserve the right to refuse service
  • Our student centers are vibrant, lively, and not noise-controlled spaces

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

There are three accessible entrances to the DREAMer Resource Center. One from Smith Memorial Student Union at the SW Broadway entrance and two from the SW Pedestrian Trail through either Cramer Hall or Smith. Please see the SMSU floor plan or Cramer Hall building maps for more information.

We do our best to create events with accessibility in mind. However, if you feel you may need additional accessibility or support in order to enjoy any of our programs fully, please let us know! You may also contact the Disability Resource Center for more in-depth information. Service animals are always welcome. Non-service animals, including Emotional Support animals, are not allowed in our space.