KIPP FORWARD STANDS WITH DREAMERS
We stand with the 700,000+ recipients of this program. Some of whom are KIPP students, alumni, teachers and staff. There are many resources available for our KIPP Dreamers. Reach out to your KIPP Forwar advisor for further questions or support.
Financial Aid Resources:
The 2024-2025 California Dream Act Application (CADAA) will open in December! Fill out the CADAA by March 2, 2024 to be considered to receive financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year. What you’ll need to fill it out.
- Parent(s) 2019 federal tax information – attached Schedule 1, child support docs, and W2 forms
- Your 2019 federal tax information & W2 forms if applicable
- Your FSA ID
- Parent FSA ID
Scholarships That Don’t Require Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency from Immigrants Rising.
Legal Resources
- Seek an organization in your area, using the Immigration Law Help search engine, to find out about the types of legal assistance offered near you.
- Know Your Rights by Informed Immigrant
- Understanding what your fundamental rights are and how to use them will help you advocate for yourself and respond appropriately if you encounter the police or immigration enforcement.
- Red Card: Know Your Rights by Marin Equity Coalition and ILRC.
- The Immigrants Rising’s Immigration Legal Intake Service is an online survey to help undocumented young people learn about possible immigration options.
Mental Health Resources
- Join Immigrants Rising Wellness Gatherings for Undocumented Young People on Wednesdays 5-6PM PST to stay grounded and connected during these hard and isolating times!
- Check out the Mental Health Coping Guide by Sofia Mendez, LCSW Mending Roots Therapy!
- Learn strategies on how to care for your body, cope with your thoughts and more!
- Read these Coping with Immigration Cards by Informed Immigrants.
- In light of this difficult time, Germán Cadenas, Ph.D., put together a list of strategies to cope with immigration-related stress. This resource includes reflective exercises such as listing your personal strengths and finding a community of support
- Check out the American Psychologist Association (APA) wellness and resource compilation for immigrants!