Dream Resource Center
Welcome!
The Dream Resource Center (DRC), is committed to creating access and increasing retention of undocumented students at Los Angeles Harbor College. The goal is to increase awareness of programs and resources available to undocumented students, which are vital to their academic success. We work collaboratively with different departments on campus to establish a supportive network.
Meet Your DRC Team
Ivan Silva
M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University
Dream Resource Center, Counselor & Coordinator
Iván Silva is a counselor & coordinator of the Dream Resource Center at Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC). He is the son of immigrant parents from Mexico and the first in his family to earn a college degree. Iván earned his B.A. in Sociology and Chicano/a Studies from the University of California, Davis, and his Master's degree in Counseling from San Francisco State University. His passion lies in supporting students through their education and removing systematic barriers to achievement.
Ivan can be reached at (310) 233-4299 or emailed at silvai@lahc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Ivan
Jasmine Alvarez
M.S. Counseling, University of La Verne
Dream Resource Center, Counselor
Hello students! My name is Jasmine Alvarez and I'm an adjunct counselor at Los Angeles Harbor College. I'm a proud Harbor College alumni and transferred to Cal State Dominguez Hills where I graduated with a Bachelor's in Sociology. When I discovered my passion for counseling, I pursued my Master's degree at the University of La Verne in Educational Counseling. Counseling students is my passion, and my goal is to help you reach your academic goals. I'm excited and eager to meet all the wonderful students at our Dream Resource Center.
Jasmine can be reached at (310) 233-4299 or emailed at murilljm@lahc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Jasmine
Location and Contact Information
Not sure how to find the General Classroom 105? Watch this quick video for how to find the Dream Resource Center ->
General Classroom 105 - See map below:
Financial Aid (Paying for College)
What is the CADAA? What is the difference between FAFSA and CADAA?
The CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) is California’s state financial aid application operated by CSAC that allows undocumented students to receive free financial aid such as: state and university grants, community college fee waivers, Cal Grants, and private scholarships. Additionally, the CADAA allows students to pay in-state tuition at any public college or university in California.
In comparison, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a federal financial aid application for U.S. citizens, permanent residents (“green card” holders), T-visa holders, and other eligible non-citizens to apply for state and federal financial aid.
So, while undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid or the FAFSA, they are eligible for state financial aid through the CADAA.
