Dream Resource Center Grant Request

Dream Resource Center Grant Request

Financial help for undocumented and immigrant students.
The Dream Resource Center at Columbia College provides support to undocumented and immigrant students who are facing extenuating financial challenges.

This grant is for emergencies only as outlined below:

Dream Resource Center Grants -depending on need, grants vary from $50 to $250 designed to provide financial assistance to students with the following extenuating expenses:
- rent,
- medical services,
- books,
- transportation,
- groceries,
- and other emergency expenses
Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a Dream Resource Center grant(s) students must meet all of the following criteria:

Must be:
• Undocumented or non-U.S. citizen
• And a current Columbia College student enrolled in at least 0.5 units or noncredit ESL course(s) and working towards an academic goal.

Requirements

Please fill out all required information listed below. In addition, completed applications MUST include appropriate receipts and proof of need (i.e. lease contract, statements, bills, expiring Work Authorization card), please scan and upload supporting documents to the application. After your application is received, someone from the Dream Resource Center will contact you for a final decision. These grants are on a first-come-first-serve basis pending funding and students may only apply once a semester.

Availability

If approved for funds students will be contacted. Funding may be provided in the form of bank mobile or voucher card.

If you have any questions regarding funds, please call (209-588-5130) to schedule an appointment with a DRC Counselor.

*Funding will be availble during Fall and Spring semesters only.
Information for Request
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student W#*
Columbia College E-mail*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Current Year*
Current Semester*
What is your current major?
Have you met with a DRC Counselor/Dream Resource Center Liaison?*

YesI have an appointment scheduledNo, I would like to schedule an appointment
What academic goal(s) are you working towards?*
Have you applied for any of the following:*

CADAA: The California Dream Act ApplicationCCPG: California College Promise GrantFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student AidFoundation Scholarships
Please select the type of financial assistance needed:*

GroceriesBooks (please provide book list and sum)Transportation (Gas Card or Bus Pass)Rent (must provide renter's agreement or lease)Utilities (please provide documentation of monthly bills or expenses)Other (please use the space below to explain the circumstances for which you are in need of funds)
Total Amount Requested*
Please remember to submit necessary receipts or proof of your expenses in your request.
Please explain in detail the reason for requesting a Dream Resource Center grant*
Please limit response to 500 words or less
Supporting Documents

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Agreement Statement*

I understand and agree to the above terms. I herby certify that this information is true and understand that any false statements on my part may result in the forfeiture of any benefits associated with the grant program. Students approved of the grant will be notified via email for their funds.
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