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The Purdue Global DREAMers Education Initiative

The DREAMers Education Initiative enables highly motivated, young, undocumented students to enroll in online career-focused associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs at Purdue Global.

Purdue Global offers more than 175 degrees and programs, providing students with a structured approach to learning that is both supportive and personal.

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Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

Our Guide for Undocumented Students

There are many support programs and resources to help you make college a reality.

Make a Plan

Talk to your family, high school guidance counselors, and mentors about your options for college.

Get Ready for College

Find out what to expect and prepare for success as you enter your academic journey.

Find Support

You are not alone. Learn how you can leverage your DREAMer experience and find support in the community.

DREAMer Student-Focused Benefits

Our students always come first. We can help you reach your academic and career goals. Explore how the DREAMers Education Initiative can help you:

Scholarship

  • Opportunities for those who qualify through TheDream.US

Support

  • Career guidance
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English) Advisor
  • Student Success Course to help students thrive in an online learning environment
  • Experiential learning credits
  • Additional academic guidance in math, reading, and writing

Academics

  • Industry-experienced faculty—teaching practical knowledge employers seek

Community

Your Dreams Are Within Reach

Achieve your goals through an education. Contact us to get started.

DREAMER's Scholarship Application

TheDream.US National and Opportunity Scholarship applications are open from November to February each year.

Learn more by visiting www.thedream.us/scholarships/

The Initiative's History

Launched in January 2013, the DREAMers Education Initiative (DEI) provides college and scholarship opportunities to highly motivated, undocumented students in the U.S.

In February 2014, after receiving positive interest from DREAMers, families of DREAMers, nonprofit organizations, and government officials, the DEI joined with TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers.

TheDream.US scholarship fund works with a national consortium of about 70+ across the United States – all committed to serving and graduating DREAMers. Among that group, Purdue Global is one of the few that provides students with the accessibility and affordability of an online college degree program.

Purdue Global offers career-focused associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in a variety of areas such as business, information technology, psychology, criminal justice, health sciences, nursing, and communications.

The DEI works with hundreds of community organizations nationwide to help us get the word out about this program, designed especially for DREAMers. Purdue Global is proud to be a part of TheDream.US.

Frequently Asked Questions

The DREAMers Education Initiative is designed to give highly motivated DREAMers the opportunity to reach their educational goals. It’s affordable, career-focused, and provides the personalized student support services DREAMers need to succeed.

The DREAMers Education Initiative offers students:

  • Career-focused college degrees—high-quality, low-tuition, accessible higher education
  • Flexibility—online degree programs that provide students the flexibility they need to balance their obligations and busy lives with their coursework
  • Support—student support services structured specifically for DREAMers
  • Scholarship—financial assistance through scholarships from TheDream.US

Eligible DREAMers receive funding through scholarships that are awarded by TheDream.US to attend one of the partner colleges. The DREAMers Education Initiative provides additional support to help DREAMers succeed, including tutoring and career services.

Yes, all DREAMers enrolled at Purdue Global can receive access to support services.

You can view the admission requirements to enroll at Purdue Global here.

No. Students do not need a social security number to apply.

Yes. Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about additional programmatic accreditation information.

All courses are taught in English. DREAMers are required to meet the same English language fluency requirements as all other students at Purdue Global. However, some support services for DREAMers are available in both English and Spanish.

Purdue Global is dedicated to the mission of expanding college access.

Graham Holdings has long been involved in efforts that help underserved populations, primarily in its home city and the surrounding Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Those same principles are part of this national effort.

Our online programs at Purdue Global are available to students nationwide. To speak to an Admissions Advisor toll free, call 877-861-7065.