Dreamer Resources

Resources for Undocumented & DACA PSU Students

PSU Student Financial Aid

Portland State University and the State of Oregon provide options for undocumented students to gain access to financial aid and other tuition resources.

Multicultural Retention

Multicultural Retention Services (MRS) offers academic and support services to first-generation diverse and multicultural students including DACAmented and undocumented students. Services include assistance with scholarships, and general academic advising.

Cultural Resource Centers

The Cultural Resource Centers are welcoming spaces for students to access leadership opportunities and co-curricular social justice programming.

Student Legal Services

Student Legal Services provides free legal services to currently enrolled PSU students in a number of key areas, including immigration, tenant, family, and employment law.

International Students

International Student Services provides immigration advising, life advising, programming and support for more than 2000 international students from nearly 100 different countries.

Health & Counseling

SHAC is committed to affirming and providing care for all of our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by trauma and discrimination.

Oregon DACA Toolkit

The Oregon Undocumented Toolkit, available in English and Spanish, is provided to help schools and districts in Oregon create, maintain, and nurture an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students, families, and employees in Oregon’s schools.

Oregon DACA Financial Aid

The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission provides a list of resources for undocumented students in Oregon. Students may be eligible for state financial aid programs as long as they meet all other program requirements.

PSU is a Sanctuary Campus, which means:

PSU Campus Public Safety does not enforce federal immigration law and ICE.
PSU will not consent to or facilitate immigration enforcement on campus.
PSU protects student confidentiality under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Oregon is a Sanctuary State, meaning all law enforcement, including PSU Campus Public Safety, cannot use resources to detain people based on immigration status.

Federal immigration enforcement officers have no greater access to PSU records than any member of the public unless they have a valid subpoena. If federal immigration enforcement officers present a warrant or court order, university employees should immediately contact the Office of General Counsel for assistance.

PSU Office of General Counsel: 503-725-2656

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PSU Share Immigration Information with the Government?

PSU follows FERPA, which protects student privacy. We do not share student immigration information with federal authorities
unless required by law. PSU will not release immigration information to the federal government unless mandated by a court order or law.

When Does PSU Collect Immigration Information?

Employment at PSU (required by federal law). Financial aid (for eligibility, but not shared outside financial aid). In-state tuition (Oregon Tuition Equity Law)

What If ICE Wants Information?

Federal immigration officials need a subpoena to access PSU records. PSU employees must consult the Office of General Counsel before releasing any student information. Students have privacy protections under FERPA, and the University will defend those rights.

What happens if ICE is on Campus?

PSU cannot prevent ICE agents from entering public areas on campus. However, ICE cannot access private or restricted spaces (e.g., classrooms, housing) without a warrant signed by a judge.

Where can students or community members find legal assistance?

PSU’s Student Legal Services (SLS) offers free legal assistance, including immigration support from an immigration attorney. Go to pdx.edu/sls to request an appointment! Local organizations providing free or low-cost immigration legal services include:

Pueblo Unido - pueblounidopdx.org
Immigration Counseling Service: 503-221-1689
Catholic Charities: 503-542-2855
Soar Immigration Legal Services: 503-384-2482
Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: 800-452-7636) for a 30-min consultation ($35)

If you see ICE... call the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) hotline at 1-888-622-1510

If you or someone you know was targeted in violation of Oregon’s Sancuary Laws - call 1-844-924-STAY

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PSU es un campus santuario, lo que significa:

PSU Campus Public Safety no hace cumplir la ley federal de inmigración ni de ICE.
PSU no consentirá ni facilitará la aplicación de la ley de inmigración en el campus.
PSU protege la confidencialidad de los estudiantes bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar (FERPA).

Oregon es un Estado Santuario, lo que significa que los cuerpos policiales, incluyendo PSU Campus Public Safety, no pueden usar recursos para detener a personas debido a su estatus migratorio.

Los oficiales federales de inmigración no tienen mayor acceso a los registros de PSU que cualquier miembro del público a menos que tengan una citación válida. Si los oficiales federales de inmigración presentan una orden judicial, los empleados universitarios deben comunicarse inmediatamente con la Oficina del Asesor Jurídico General para obtener ayuda.

Oficina del Asesor Jurídico General de PSU 503-725-2656

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Comparte PSU información de inmigración con el gobierno?

PSU sigue FERPA, que protege la privacidad de los estudiantes. No compartimos información de inmigración estudiantil con las autoridades federales a menos que sea requerido por la ley. PSU no divulgará información de inmigración al gobierno federal a menos que lo exija una orden judicial o una ley.

¿Cuándo recopila PSU información de inmigración?

Empleo en PSU (requerido por la ley federal) Ayuda financiera (para elegibilidad, pero no será compartida fuera de la ayuda financiera). Matrícula en-estado (Ley de Equidad de Matrícula de Oregón)

¿Qué pasa si ICE quiere información?

Los funcionarios federales de inmigración necesitan una citación para acceder a los registros de
PSU. Los empleados de PSU deben consultar a la Oficina de Asesoría Jurídica General antes de divulgar cualquier
información de sus estudiantes. Los estudiantes tienen protecciones de privacidad bajo FERPA, y la universidad defenderá esos derechos.

¿ICE en el Campus?

PSU no puede evitar que los agentes de ICE entren a áreas públicas en el campus. Sin embargo, ICE no puede acceder a espacios privados ni restringidos (por ejemplo, aulas, alojamiento) sin una orden firmada por un juez.

Asistencia Legal para Estudiantes

Student Legal Services (SLS) de PSU ofrece asistencia legal gratuita, incluyendo el apoyo de un abogado de inmigración. ¡Ve a pdx.edu/sls para solicitar una cita!

Organizaciones locales que brindan servicios legales de
inmigración gratuitos o de bajo costo incluyen:

Si ves a un agente de ICE, llama a la linea directa de Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) al 1-888-622-1510

Si usted o alguien que conoce fue sujeto de detención en violación de las Leyes de Santuario de Oregon, llame al 1-844-924-STAY

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IMMIGRATION LEGAL RESOURCES

Portland State University offers comprehensive legal services, including free, confidential immigration consultation for PSU students through Student Legal Services. Students, staff, and faculty can find additional legal resources by following the links below.