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Educational Resources

3-K, Pre-K, and K-12

Title
Description
Links
3K/Pre-K
3-K provides free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education for three-year-olds.
https://access.nyc.gov/programs/3-k-for-all/
Family Welcome Centers - School Enrollment
New York City families can get help with public school enrollment and admissions at Department of Education (DOE) Family Welcome Centers in each of the five boroughs.
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-03128
ImmSchools Family Hub
Multilingual resources for immigrant students and their families to stay informed of their rights.
https://www.immschools.org/resources/
NYC School Enrollment
FAQs on enrollment in NYC public schools for immigrant families, compiled by Advocates for Children.
https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/enrollment_for_immigrant_families.pdf?pt=1
Rights for Immigrant Students and ELLs in NYC Schools
Right of all children in New York to attend K-12 public schools.
https://www.lawhelpny.org/resource/attention-immigrant-parents-all-children-are
Summer Rising
Free summer program for K-8 students to participate in academic classes, field trips, arts and outdoor activities. Click for 2025 program info.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer

College/Higher Education

College Guide for Undocumented Students/DACA
Information and resources for current and prospective college students who are undocumented or who receive DACA, compiled by College Consensus.
https://www.collegeconsensus.com/features/higher-education-for-undocumented-students/
College-Career Readiness for ELLS
College and career preparation, rights, and resources for English Language Learners.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/multilingual-learners/college-career-readiness-for-english-language-learners
Financial Aid - Jose Peralta Dream Act
The Jose Peralta DREAM Act ensures that all students in New York State can both attend college and pay for it, regardless of immigration status.
https://www.cuny.edu/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/jose-peralta-new-york-state-dream-act/
SUNY FAQs for Undocumented Applicants
FAQs for potential undocumented students at New York State colleges and universities.
https://www.suny.edu/attend/get-started/undocumented/faq/
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Scholarships for immigrant high school and college students.
https://thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

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