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NYS DREAM Act Application Assistance

The New York State (NYS) DREAM Act Application Assistance Program ensures that individuals who are eligible for financial assistance through the NYS DREAM Act are educated and assisted with the application process. UnLocal, the partnering organization, conducts outreach and provides application assistance.

On July 3, 2019, New York State released the application for the Senator Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act ("NYS DREAM Act"), which gives undocumented and other students access to New York State‐administered grants and scholarships that support their higher education costs. New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is now available to more students, including those who meet criteria related to attendance of a NYS high school or NYS high school equivalency program. Undocumented students can now also access State financial aid and State scholarships for higher education. This law codifies the practice of allowing all New Yorkers to access the 529 College Savings Program regardless of immigration status.

This program is intended to serve individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Low-income immigrant New Yorkers
  • Eligible for financial aid according to the NYS DREAM Act 

If you have questions about your immigration status, application, or court case, please call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 1 (800) 354-0365 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (9:00 to 18:00) to learn how to get more information.

If you have general questions, please call the NYC Immigrant Affairs Hotline at (212) 788-7654 or email askMOIA@cityhall.nyc.gov.

UnLocal

  • Address: 45 West 29th Street, Suite 203, Manhattan, NY 10001
  • Phone: (646) 216-8210
  • Email: info@unlocal.org

UnLocal’s Resources on the NYS DREAM Act:

Learn more on the NYS Dream Act.