Latinos In College Phorum :: Undocumented students

Jazmin Cameron Wrote:
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> Amy,
> 
> I am sorry to hear about all that you and your
> children have gone through.  I highly encourage
> you to seek legal advice from a lawyer who can
> provide you with the best steps for your
> situation
> 
> In regards to your oldest daughter, it is great
> that after all the hardships your family has
> suffered, you are encouraging her to seek her
> goals! Is she a U.S. citizen?  If so the process
> will be easier for her to study in the United
> States.  If she is not a citizen, she will need to
> seek financial help.  Here are some things to
> consider:
> 
> * Check the ESLDESK website regarding English as a
> Second Language programs throughout the United
> States - http://www.esldesk.com/esl-program.  I
> would start researching some programs and explain
> to them your daughter’s citizen status and if
> they can provide her financial help.  They will be
> able to provide your more information on the steps
> you can take.  Many of these colleges provide
> scholarships as the student continues with their
> studies in ESL.  An example is the LA City College
> -
> http://lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/enge
> sl/english-esl-scholarships.html.
> 
> Also consider looking at a student foreign
> exchange program, such as AYUSA - . To look for
> other options besides AYUSA, use search engines
> like www.google.com or www.yahoo.com and type in
> "student foreign exchange programs" or "student
> exchange programs in the US." 
> 
> In addition, you should get in touch with the
> local office that works with Education USA to
> promote the study of foreign students in the US.
> Check locations in Venezuela on their website .
> These offices help foreign students understand the
> college application process, financial aid, exams
> needed, etc. 
> 
> Finally, please go to our homepage and click on
> the category "Paying for school." You will find
> "SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID FOR FOREIGN
> STUDENTS" - .
> 
> Once again, you children are blessed to have such
> a strong mother who is pushing them to complete
> their education!  Please check on this information
> and feel free to contact us again!
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> - Jazmin