{"id":201,"date":"2022-05-04T18:30:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T18:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dvc.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-summer-2022-volume-5-issue-1\/million-in-grants-go-right-to-supporting-students\/"},"modified":"2022-06-15T01:23:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T01:23:21","slug":"dreamers-become-leaders-at-dvc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dvc.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-fall-2022-volume-5-issue-1\/dreamers-become-leaders-at-dvc\/","title":{"rendered":"DREAMers Become Leaders at DVC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last fall, DVC launched a new initiative to help undocumented students earn money for college while developing themselves as community service leaders. As participants in the Dreamers Leadership Development Program, DVC students complete community service hours on or off-campus. <\/span><\/p>\n

“Students benefit by making a difference in the DVC community, taking on challenging roles, learning new skills, and more,” said Lizette Ponthier, the director of financial aid at DVC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students have many options for completing their service hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

“They can volunteer at the PUMA Center, Outreach, DVC Food Pantry, etc. Students can also assist with college events,” said Ponthier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participants who meet certain eligibility requirements may also apply for the CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant. If qualified, the student may receive as much as $1500 per semester for up to 8 semesters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it work?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"DREAMersAny enrolled student at DVC may participate; however, only students who meet eligibility requirements may apply for the grant. Approved applicants will receive funds after completing their service hours each semester. Awards are pro-rated based on the student’s enrollment units.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n