We will continue to fight! 

The Senate failed to move forward with the DREAM Act last week, falling short with 55 votes in favor of the legislation.  Students nationwide work tirelessly to secure legislative and public support for the DREAM Act and will continue to fight for immigrant youth justice until it becomes law.

Click here to thank the 55 courageous Senators who voted for the DREAM Act, and remind the others that students will not forget this vote in the next election!

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  More about the DREAM Act...

  Each year about 65,000 U.S.-raised students who would qualify for federal aid for college graduate from high school.  They are young people who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives and desire only to call this country their home.  Even though they were brought to the U.S. as children, they face unique barriers to higher education. Undocumented students are also unable to receive state financial aid in most states and are ineligible for federal loans or other federal aid. On top of the circumstances that make college much less affordable for undocumented students, their respective status also prevents them from legally working to pay for college. Their lack of proper documentation, such as a driver's license or even a social security number, can hinder them from filling out college and job applications.  The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act will help these students achieve a college degree by giving them access to more financial aid and provides a pathway to citizenship through higher education.

  Click here to read more about this vital piece of legislation.