The Dream.US
Main Description
TheDream.US is a scholarship program for undocumented students. UTRGV is a partner institution and provides support for the scholarship. Students DO NOT have to have DACA or TPS to apply. Students attending UTRGV who are either high school or community college graduates can apply for TheDream.US - National Scholarship. To learn more about this scholarship visit www.thedream.us.
The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria. To learn more and apply visit https://thedream.us.
Attend Orientation
Enroll In Classes
Processing of TheDreams.US funds into your UTRGV account
Senate Bill Affdavlt submission process
www.utrgv.edu/undergraduate-admissions/readmit-students/admissions-forms/index.htm
TASFA and your UTRGV Financial Aid contact
www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/student-resources/student-forms/financial-aid-forms/index.htm
ISTS Portal: dream.applyists.net
National Scholar Program Guide
Scholarship balance and time to degree completion
Summer scholarship funding
TASFA and your UTRGV Financial Aid contact
www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/student-resources/student-forms/financial-aid-forms/index.htm
What to do if your GPA is below a 2.0 or you are not meeting the full-time enrollment requirement?
Jesus Hernandez: jesus.hernandez@utrgv.edu
Samantha Castellanos: samantha.castellanos@utrgv.edu
Account holds
www.utrgv.edu/holds
Use of the $750 stipend
Scholarship renewal (required)
How often should scholars contact their academic advisor?
You may visit your Academic Advisor at any point during your academic career. An Academic Advisor is here to assist you with any questions regarding your degree plan. An added benefit of the scholarship is that you have Scholar Advisors to provide the additional support needed for academic success. You may contact your Scholar Advisors, Mr. Jesus Hernandez, and Ms. Samantha Castellanos, to review your academic record and seek additional assistance with your scholarship. Be sure to conduct outreach to your Scholar Advisors if you are unsure of your registration, will be registering less than full-time status, or are below the 2.0 GPA requirement.
www.utrgv.edu/advising/
Jesus Hernandez: jesus.hernandez@utrgv.edu
Samantha Castellanos: samantha.castellanos@utrgv.edu
Break of enrollment process
We understand there are circumstances in which a scholar may need to take a semester off. If you plan to take a semester off (break in enrollment), please connect with your Scholar Advisors, Mr. Jesus Hernandez, and Ms. Samantha Castellanos. Your Scholar Advisors will review your academic record and provide you with a plan of action to return to UTRGV. To maintain your scholarship, you will need to complete a request form via your ISTS portal. Additional information regarding the break in enrollment process can be found below:
https://thedream.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/National-Scholarship-Program-Guide-June-2022.pdf
Jesus Hernandez: jesus.hernandez@utrgv.edu
Samantha Castellanos: samantha.castellanos@utrgv.edu
Important Links
- Scholar HUB https://www.thedream.us/for-scholars/
- Scholar Resource Guide: https://www.thedream.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Scholar-Resource-Guide-Spring-2022-Final.pdf
- National Scholar Program Guide: https://thedream.us/for-scholars/national-scholarship-program-guide
- Scholar Partner College Directory: https://thedream.us/for-scholars/partner-college-directory
- TheDream.US UTRGV Support Personnel
Title | Name | Role | |
Supervising Clinical Therapist – Counseling Center | Leah Ellis | Mental Health Liaison | leah.ellis@utrgv.edu |
Supervising Clinical Therapist – Counseling Center | Andrew Perez | Mental Health Liaison | andrew.perez02@utrgv.edu |
Associate Director – Career Center | Lourdes Servantes | Career Services Liaison | lourdes.servantes@utrgv.edu |
Assistant Director of Career Outcomes – Career Center | Jaime Villanueva | Career Services Liaison | jaime.villanueva@utrgv.edu |
Scholarship Coordinator – Scholarships and Enrollment Communication Office | Antonio Alvarez | Scholarship Office Liaison | antonio.alvarez02@utrgv.edu |
Program Coordinator – Office of Student Success | Samantha Castellanos | Scholar Advisor | samantha.castellanos@utrgv.edu |
Associate Director – Academic Advising Center | Jesus Hernandez | Scholar Advisor | jesus.hernandez@utrgv.edu |
Their stories are ones of resilience and determination. You can read about what they do, why their work matters, and the unique perspectives they bring to their work. Visit https://www.thedream.us/impact/stories/
Graduation application process
https://www.utrgv.edu/commencement/graduation/apply-for-graduation/index.htm
DegreeWorks review
https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/student-resources/degreeworks-student/index.htm
Account holds
www.utrgv.edu/holds
TheDream.US graduation stole
Antonio Alvarez: antonio.alvarez02@utrgv.edu
Need Help?
Contact Us
Scholarships and Enrollment Communication
Edinburg
ESSBL 3.104
Phone: (956) 665-2935
Brownsville
Visitors Center 1.113
Phone: (956) 882-4026
Email: scholarships@utrgv.edu