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Room: Room I4-309 (3rd floor)
Phone: 619-500-2053
Fax: 619-388-2464

Office Hours
M-Th: 8:00am - 6:00pm
F: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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Sade Burrell
Acting Director of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Special Programs
Sburrell@sdccd.edu

Ángel Aguilar Garcia
Dreamer Resource Center and Borderless Scholars Program Coordinator
Aaguilar003@sdccd.edu

Rosa Palacios
EOPS/Borderless Scholars Adjunct Counselor
Rpalacios@sdccd.edu

Clemente Ayala
EOPS/Borderless Scholars Adjunct Counselor
Cayala@sdccd.edu 


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Borderless Scholars Program

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Welcome!

Borderless Scholars supports undocumented, AB540, Dreamer, DACA, students from mixed-status families, faculty/staff, and allies as well as the community at large. Here you will be able to learn more about our staff, events, and resources specifically for undocumented students. 

 
 
HOW TO CONTACT US: 
 
For assistance, our phone/email hours will be Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday from 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m

 
Phone:619-500-2053
Please be ready with your Mesa College ID number so we can better assist you. If you leave a message provide a call back number. Please be advised an “unknown caller or blocked” will be returning your call.

Email: MesaDreamers@sdccd.edu
Please do not forget to include your Mesa College ID number in the email, so we can better assist you.

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS AT MESA?

DONATE TO BORDERLESS SCHOLARS

Join the Mesa College Dreamer Students Work Group! We meet on a regular basis.
Staff/faculty and students are welcome to join!

Contact Borderless Scholars at MesaDreamers@sdccd.edu for more information.

The DREAM TEAM

The Mesa College Borderless Scholars DREAM Team is here to support you!

What is Borderless Scholars?

The Borderless Scholars’ program is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for undocumented students and undocu-allies. We support these students to overcome personal and educational challenges due to their immigration status. We provide personal, career, and academic counseling, on-campus support services, and community resources including free legal services. Advocacy and social justice is our main passion; allow us to be the support you need.

What are the Borderless Scholars services?

  • Academic/Career/Personal Counseling
  • Book Service
  • Meal cards
  • On and off-campus resources.
  • California Dream Act application assistance.
  • AB-540 Affidavit completion assistance
  • Specialized Workshops and events specifically created for undocumented students
  • "Know Your Rights" sessions.
  • Immigration Consultations.
  • And much more!

What are the requirements to participate as a Borderless Scholar?

  • Identify as a Dreamer, AB-540, Undocumented, and/or DACA recipient.

How to apply to Borderless Scholars

Please click the button below to apply now

APPLY TO BORDERLESS SCHOLARS 

To learn more about Borderless Scholars at Mesa College, contact us at:

Ángel Aguilar Garcia, Dreamer Resource Center and Borderless Scholars Program Counselor Coordinator, aaguilar003@sdccd.edu 

Phone: 619-500-2053
Email: MesaDreamers@sdccd.edu

DREAMER RESOURCE CENTER

The Mesa College Dreamer Resource Center is a space devoted to providing resources, support, and advocacy for students that identify as Undocumented, AB540, Dreamer, DACA, mixed status families, and community.  

We look forward to meeting you! 

FREE Immigration Legal Services

San Diego Mesa College and Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) have partnered to progive services through its Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) program. The Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) program is a unique opportunity for students, staff, and faculty at Community Colleges to access personalized Immigration Legal Services from highly qualified legal practitioners. JFS Immigration Attorneys and Department of Justice Representatives are available at local schools to provide culturally-competent, trauma-informed, and reliable expertise to the campus community.

Click on the link below to learn more about these services and to schedule a FREE appointment with an immigration attourney:

www.jfssd.org/HELS

Services include:

  • Immigration eligibility consultations
  • DACA renewal
  • Naturalization
  • Family-based immigration
  • Know Your Rights sessions
  • Emergency Planning & Safety Preparedness
  • Other legal immigration services

For more information about the HELS program, call (858) 637-3345 or email helsimmigration@jfssd.org. Follow JFS HELS on Instagram @hels_sd.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

SDCCD pledges support of students regardless of immigration status. Learn more about how our San Diego Community College District supports our Dreamers through the Dreamer Support Program.
     Click Here! 
Learn about District updates pertaining to Dreamer students at www.sdccd.edu/students News and Information. Read memos here: 
     Updated Information regarding DACA renewals
     Important Information for DACA students
     Important Immigration Information for Students
     Services for Homeless Students

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Immigration Detainee Locator

Visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement webpage to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody. The online detainee locator system cannot search for records of persons under the age of 18. Click here to visit the detainee locator system.

Advocacy/LEGAL ASSISTANCE, ACADEMIC FINANCIAL AID, & more!

 Local Dream Centers @ Colleges & Universities

 Additional Information for Educators