September 2018 Newsletter
Entrepreneurship Fund Applications Due October 4th
Only one more week to apply for our Entrepreneurship Fund (formerly FUSE)! We will be awarding $250,000 in grants to undocumented entrepreneurs across the country. Grantees will be offered support and guidance from professional advisors as well as opportunities to network with other undocumented entrepreneurs. Learn More
Don’t Miss Out on Meeting Jose Antonio Vargas Saturday
Join us this Saturday at Aragon High School Theatre in San Mateo (CA), as Jose reads from his new book/memoir “Dear America”. Immigrants Rising friends are eligible for discounted tickets. The first 25 people to purchase will have an opportunity to meet Jose before the event! Learn More
“Public Charge” Regulations Prevent Poor Immigrants from Obtaining Green Cards
Trump’s proposed Public Charge regulations would prevent access to basic life necessities, and derail the educational aspirations of students. Join us as we fight back. Learn more
NEW RESOURCES
CA IN-STATE TUITION HAS EXPANDED – FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY!
Last October California expanded in-state tuition. Now undocumented students like Izabela can transfer to a four-year university. The In-State Tuition Eligibility tool helps you see if you qualify. Learn More
COMMUNITY STORIES
Victor Garcia is our new California Campus Catalyst Fund Director. Learn more about why Victor is excited to help undocumented students.
