Full tuition and basic student fees for:

• 4 years (if you’re a first-time college student)
• 2 years (if you’re a community college graduate)

 $1,500 annual stipend ($750 per semester) for housing, books, and other costs

You can take a break in enrollment without losing your scholarship if you follow these steps:

1. Submit TheDream.US Request Form in your ISTS Scholar Portal. Approval takes 2–3 weeks.
2. Notify your scholar advisor with details on your break and expected return date.
3. Meet with your scholar advisor upon return to create a degree completion plan.

Limit: You cannot take more than two semesters off, and your time off counts toward your scholarship period.

You won’t lose your scholarship, but TheDream.US will deduct the amount paid for that course from your maximum award amount.

GPA Requirements:

 Above 2.5 GPA? No action needed.

 Below 2.5 GPA? Work with your scholarship advisor on an improvement plan.

 Below 2.0 GPA for more than one academic year? You will lose your scholarship.

Employment Opportunities:

• If you have DACA or TPS work authorization, you can work on- and off-campus (excluding Federal Work Study).
• Use Handshake to find job and internship opportunities.
• Independent contracting and unpaid internships (with scholarship funding) may be available.

Schedule an appointment with Career Development and your scholarship advisor for more details.

 F-1 visa holders can only work as independent contractors if they obtain a work permit (OPT or SEH).

1. Apply and get admitted to your new institution.
2. Notify your TheDream.US advisor and partner college advisor about your plan.
3. Request a funds transfer once admitted.

Lighthouse Scholarship—Available for first-generation, first-year students.

Check the eligibility requirements and inform your admissions counselor if you qualify.

No. North Park does not keep a list of undocumented students, DACA recipients, or TPS holders.

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) cannot freely access campus spaces.
ICE can only enter public areas unless they have a signed judicial warrant for a specific private area.
Private areas include: Classrooms, faculty/staff offices, file rooms, and any key-access areas.
If ICE arrives, they will be directed to Campus Safety to verify their legal authority.
Campus Safety contact: (773) 244-5560

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures your information stays private.

Without your written consent, North Park cannot release:

• Student billing and financial aid records
• Class schedule and grades
• Medical treatment and discipline records

This applies to:

• ICE, law enforcement, or government agencies
• Even parents or family members (without student consent)

More information on FERPA: U.S. Department of Education Website

Campus is open to the public, but key-access buildings (classrooms, residence halls, offices) require proper authorization.

ICE needs a signed judicial warrant to enter private campus spaces.

Front desk staff will contact Campus Safety if ICE attempts to enter without proper documentation.

If a federal immigration officer requests access, refer them to Campus Safety at (773) 244-5560.