Events and Workshops

The Dreamers Support Services Office provides programs and services to help empower undocumented and immigrant students to achieve their academic & personal pursuits and become active members of our community.

The Dream Team, the Dreamers Program staff, is here to welcome you to Miramar College. We can assist with one-on-one support services and referrals to other Student Services Departments and outside agencies, like FREE immigration legal aid.

Your immigration status affects the cost of enrollment—how much you pay for classes at Miramar College. It is possible for undocumented and immigrant students to pay the lesser "in-state tuition" fee if they are eligible for an exemption from paying non-resident tuition under a law called AB 540.

Learn more about how much college will cost you and if you are AB 540 eligible in this short Zoom presentation.  You will also get a FREE AB 540 Eligibility Workbook and one-on-one support.

Did you know that undocumented and immigrant students have to apply for financial aid with a different application than U.S. citizen-students? It's true! Learn about the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), which is the application for state-funded financial aid for undocumented and most immigrant students, in this workshop so you don't lose access to the aid you are eligible for.

The application deadline is March 2. The Miramar Dream Team is hosting a one-hour workshop for students with last minute questions about the Dream Act application.

We're serving up FREE tacos and tax advice* for undocumented and immigrant students and their families!

The Dreamers Support Office and our partners will explain what an ITIN, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is and why all undocu-students need one to earn money without work authorization, apply for financial aid, and pay taxes as you pursue a pathway to citizenship.

*Disclosure: The Dreamers Support Office staff are not tax professionals and the information presented in this workshop is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult a certified tax professional and appropriate legal representation when considering your unique financial, tax, and/or legal situation.

Your major matters when you're deciding on a career path. For undocumented and immigrant students, it matters even more! During this workshop, you will explore different majors and how you can enter the workforce regardless of your work authorization or immigration status.

Are you ready to learn how to generate income through entrepreneurship and freelancing?  Anyone, regardless of immigration status, can make money by building their own business and working for themselves.

The Dreamers Support Services Office in partnership with the Career Center and the REC Innovation Lab at San Diego Miramar College will help you discover how you can leverage your talents and education to get your Undocu-Hustle on as an entrepreneur! You'll also learn how to earn a living as an independent contractor or gig economy worker as we guide you through an interactive group activity and personalized workbook.

Chances of running into law enforcement are greater when living in a border community like San Diego. Our partners at the Higher Education Legal Services are here to teach undocumented students like you and your family members about your rights and how to develop a family preparedness plan in case you or your loved ones are exposed to detention or deportation.

Being an undocumented student does not prevent you from accessing money to help cover your college expenses… if you know where to look!  The Dream Team with our partners have compiled many resources and information about scholarship opportunities for students regardless of their status.

In this interactive workshop, you will learn about scholarship resources available to undocumented and immigrant students at Miramar College and be guided though our Undocu-Scholarships activity workbook to keep your award search and application essay ideas organized.

Undocu-friendly universities are institutions that provide academic, emotional, career and other resource-based support to undocumented and immigrant students. Some of these campuses have Dream Centers or Undocumented Resource Centers with dedicated staff that provide direct support to Undocu-students.

During this Undocu-Mixer for Transfer Students, you will meet representatives from several universities so you can ask questions, get some awesome swag, and decide which campus is right for you!

Our legal aid partners at the Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) routinely hosts workshops and webinars for the undocumented and immigrant communities.

Upcoming Events

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View all HELS events and recordings of past workshops online at jfssd.org/hels.

Immigrants Rising’s Wellness Support Groups help undocumented people stay grounded and connected to the community. These 6-week Wellness Support Groups are led by trained mental health providers or registered clinicians and designed to help undocumented people feel less alone and more understood.

Support Group Topics

• Coping with Uncertainty
• Undocu-API
• Undocu-Women
• Undocu-LGBTQ+
• Formerly Undocumented
• Undocu-Latine Grupo de Apoyo (en español)
• Undocu-Latinx

Advance registration is required. Athough participation can be therapeutic, these support groups are not a form of therapy. To learn more and register to join a support group visit immigrantsrising.org/supportgroups.