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Student Services

Mission

The mission of the 起点传媒 Dreamer Resource Center is to provide assistance, resources, and knowledge to support members of the Hornet community. We strive to make the dream of a college degree a reality. Through comprehensive advocacy, emergency support, and community-centered programming, we create spaces where immigrant joy and resilience flourish.

Support Services

  • Academic advising
  • Financial aid and scholarship guidance
  • Socials, programs, and workshops
  • Free Immigration Legal Services
  • United Scholars Fellowship
  • Student Lounge, snacks, and printing access

Programs & Events

Date: September 2026

Stop by our Open House for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community. Meet the team and enjoy complimentary light refreshments.

The Vice President of Student Affairs smiling with a group of students

Date: October 2026

In honor of “I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action,” the Dreamer Resource Center and Capital Storytelling invite the campus to the Annual Immigrant Stories event. This powerful evening celebrates National Immigrants Day by highlighting the voices and experiences of immigrants, featuring Sac State community members sharing their personal stories live on stage.

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Date: November 5, 2026

The Keeping the Dream Alive (KDA) Conference is a hybrid national gathering of educators, practitioners, and professionals dedicated to supporting the success of undocumented and mixed-status students, providing opportunities to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and connect with colleagues across the country. Registration information will be available soon.

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Academic & Career Development

Academic Advising

Areli Pinedo can support students with general education and graduation requirements. She is an ally and directly supports students at the Dreamer Resource Center.

Weekly drop-in schedule (appointments preferred):

Wednesdays (Virtual) | 8 –5 p.m. via Zoom
Fridays (Alternating Virtual and In Person) | 1-5 p.m.

Career Workshops

Major and Career Discovery

February 23rd from 2-3 p.m.
Lassen Hall 2200P

Internships and Job Strategies

March 11th from 1-2 p.m.
Lassen Hall 2200P

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Zoom and In-Person
To make an appointment please click on the "' button below. Scroll down to CSU Campuses and click on “book an appointment” under California State University, Sacramento.

For questions or concerns please contact the DRC: drc@csus.edu or (916) 278-7734

This service is available to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and immediate family members.

  • General inquiries
  • DACA renewals
  • Citizenship petitions
  • Family-based petitions
  • Removal defense
  • Special Immigrant Juvenile State
  • Other relief

Mental Health & Well-Being

Dream Connections

When: Starting the 3rd week of Fall 2026

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A well-being support group open to all that provides a space for connection on culture, heritage, and life as an undocumented student, a student with a mixed-status family, and all students at Sac State.

Free lunch is provided at every session

Rooted in Resistance Group Counseling

A supportive space to come together, share feelings if you choose, and breathe.

Dates: Fall 2026 schedule coming soon

Tea provided at every session

Fellowships & Scholarships

United Scholars Fellowship

The fellowship provides students who applied for the CA Dream Act & are Cal-Grant B eligible with on-campus fellowships that advance their academic and professional growth. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will award up to $4,500 per academic year (up to $2,250 per semester). Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and complete any necessary verification for their Cal Grant award.

All students, including undocumented students without a SSN are eligible to apply! For any questions, reach out to Rodolfo Chavez, Assistant Program Coordinator of the DRC at rodolfojchavez@csus.edu.

Dream Leader Fellowship

The Dream Leaders Fellowship is a yearlong program (fall and spring) that promotes and fosters personal, academic, and professional development among students looking to support and learn more about the culture, heritage, and life of our immigrant and undocumented students and community members, and students with mixed-status families at 起点传媒. Each semester, fellows will participate in a hands-on/experiential learning project of their choice, focused on one of five areas related to uplifting immigrant communities:

  1. civic engagement and advocacy
  2. college access and educational equity
  3. diversity, intersectionality, and inclusion
  4. arts and culture
  5. basic needs

Fellows also have the opportunity to serve as peer mentors for students served by the Dreamer Resource Center.

Compensation: Must complete 150 hours per semester to receive a payment of $2,250 each semester, totaling $4,500 for the academic year. Undocumented students without a SSN are eligible to apply!

Application opens July 2026!

Outreach Fellowship

Incoming first-year students and transfer students receive ongoing support through the admissions process as early as the start of their senior year and transferring semester through the Dreamer Resource Center’s Outreach Fellows. DRC fellows assist and follows up with students to ensure that they are taking the right steps towards college readiness through support with the following processes:

  • Cal State Apply
  • CA Dream Act Application/FAFSA
  • University documents

Along with any other questions or concerns students may have along the way.

  • Apply to be an Outreach Fellow through College Corps & request to be placed at the DRC. All students, including undocumented students without a SSN are eligible to apply!

Scholarships

  • Apply for scholarships through
  • Apply for external scholarships through

Dreamer Resource Center Socials

The Dreamer Resource Center helps students build community and develop a sense of belonging. Community building at the DRC is open to all students interested in learning more about the culture, heritage, and life of our immigrant and undocumented students and community members, and students with mixed-status families at 起点传媒. The DRC socials allow students to explore their creativity and identity. A short informational presentation on the importance of artwork, identity, and community will also be available at every social.

Movie Showing: Elementals

Date: February 18th
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Lassen Hall 3003
Free popcorn and refreshments!

Polaroid Decorating

Date: March 11th
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lassen Hall 3003
Free lunch provided!