Student Life and Campus Inclusion Student Life and Campus Inclusion offers students opportunities to become involved on campus through student organizations, leadership programs and service projects. There’s more to college life than attending classes and studying for exams. It’s also important to meet new people, explore your interests through clubs and other activities or even take on a leadership role. That’s why Oakton offers a rich array of opportunities to stay active, healthy and engaged. Immigration status does not matter when it comes to being a leader. In fact, many of our student leaders have been and continue to be undocumented students. They do not let their status interfere with making their voices heard on campus. D.U.R.A. (DACA, Undocumented, Refugee-seeking Asylum) Club made up of undocumented and DACA students, along with their allies, was established to provide a voice and support for immigrant students at Oakton. There are many other clubs and organizations students can join including but not limited to Latine Club, Muslim Student Association, Pride Club, Pilipinos in Alliance Yearning for Opportunities (PAYO), South Asian Club, and the B.L.A.C.K. Student Union (BSU). The Student Center is located at room 1530 on the Des Plaines campus and room A130 on the Skokie campus. For more information, visit the office or call at 847.635.1699 (Des Plaines) or 847.635.1443 (Skokie) or email studentlife@oakton.edu Transferring Foreign Credits to Oakton Students who have earned college credits at a foreign college or university may be eligible to transfer those Our mission is to support undocumented and DACA students and their families through advocacy, training and employee education. We identify and promote financial resources and remove barriers to admissions and student success. For more information, email undocumentedstudentsupport@oakton.edu Scholarships The Office of Student Financial Assistance manages a large portfolio of scholarships, many of which are provided through the generosity of donors to the Oakton College Educational Foundation. Criteria for each scholarship vary and have been established by the scholarship’s sponsoring donor(s). Examples of scholarship criteria include: program of study, credential intentions, enrollment status (e.g., full-time: 12 or more hours; part-time: 6-11 hours), and academic achievement. Regardless of citizenship status, we encourage all students to apply for scholarships. For more information, visit Oakton Scholarships or email the Office of Student Financial Assistance at scholarships@oakton.edu or call 847.635.1700. Oakton’s American Dream Scholarship • The American Dream Scholarship is available to first time college students who enroll at Oakton after their high school graduation or have completed the General Educational Development Tests (GED). Students who have attended another college prior to Oakton are not eligible for the scholarship. Scholarship provides funding to individuals who are not eligible to apply for federal aid. • Application for this scholarship is by paper only and not included in the online scholarship application system. Students can complete and submit the American Dream Scholarship form along with necessary requirements in person to the Enrollment Center or via email to scholarships@oakton.edu. credits to Oakton. For more information, visit Transfer Credits to Oakton . Undocumented and DACA Student Support Group (UDSG) (formerly Educational Access Creates Hope - EACH)
• Yearly scholarships range from $500 to $1500.
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