4 PART SERIES | HOW TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and NEWCOMERS TO GO TO COLLEGE
New York State Dream Act (NYSDA)
DESCRIPTION
This workshop will provide important information for ELL students, parents of ELLs, and parent coordinators on the New York State Dream Act (NYSDA). The NYSDA allows for undocumented students and students with other statuses to receive state funding to attend a SUNY or CUNY. This presentation will cover eligibility requirements for the NYSDA, the application process, and other tips with regards to additional scholarships.
SESSION 1 / SPANISH
WEDNESDAY / MAY 08, 2024
6PM - 7PM
SESSION 2 / ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY / MAY 22, 2024
6PM - 7PM
PRESENTER | DIANA CASTILLO
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND YOUTH PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, UNLOCAL, INC.
AUDIENCE
ELLs and Parents/ Families of ELLs, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and Social Workers
FOR ALL SESSIONS
Access to Higher Education for Immigrant High School Students
DESCRIPTION
This workshop will provide information for undocumented students and their parents in regards to their right in accessing higher education. This presentation will discuss both national and New York state policies that affect undocumented students, along with scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and keywords and tips for the college process.
SESSION 3 / SPANISH
WEDNESDAY / MAY 29, 2024
6PM - 7PM
SESSION 4 / ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY / JULY __, 2024 (TBD)
6PM - 7PM
PRESENTER | DIANA CASTILLO
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND YOUTH PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, UNLOCAL, INC.
AUDIENCE
ELLs and Parents/ Families of ELLs, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and Social Workers
FOR ALL SESSIONS