Resources and Scholarships - Loyola Marymount University

Off-Campus Resources

Coalition for Human Immigration Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
The Coalition for Human Immigration Rights of Los Angeles: CHIRLA was founded in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees. CHIRLA became a place for organizations and people who support human rights to work together for policies that advance justice and full inclusion for all immigrants.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
Founded in 1968, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Our commitment is to protect and defend the rights of all Latinos living in the United States and the constitutional rights of all Americans.

Immigrant Resource Center (ILRC)
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
CARECEN empowers Central Americans and all immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice and promoting cultural diversity.

Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC)
The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) is a community-based collaboration of Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, Homeboy Industries Inc., and Dolores Mission Church. LIJC’s mission is to advance the rights of the immigrant population in East Los Angeles through direct legal services, education, and community empowerment while teaching law students effective immigrants’ rights lawyering skills in a real-world setting.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) is the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).

Coalition of African Refugees and Immigrants
UAO offers a broad range of programs designed to empower and meet the growing needs of the African immigrant and refugee community in Illinois.

Immigrants Rising
Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.

Korean Resource Center
The Korean Resource Center (KRC) was founded in 1983 to empower low-income, immigrant, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and communities of color in Southern California.

Immigration Legal Resource Center
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.

Counseling Resources

Archdiocese of Los Angeles
3424 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2241
213.637.7000

Mission City Community Network – Inglewood/Hardy
501 East Hardy Street
Suite 110
Inglewood, CA 90301
310.672.2085

St. Joseph’s Center
404 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310.399.6878

Pacific Clinics
8616 La Tijera Blvd, Ste 200
Los Angeles, CA 90045
213.639.0299

Pacific Asian Counseling Services
8616 La Tijera Blvd, Ste 200
Los Angeles, CA 9045
310.337.1550

Didi Hirsch-Mar Vista
12420 Venice Blvd. Ste 200
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310.751.1200

Medical Resources

South Bay Family Health Care
1091 South La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Konza Mitchell, Clinic Services Manager
310.330.2960

Vasek Polak Health Clinic
13355 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

New Care Clinic
8740 S. Sepulveda Blvd Suite 160
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310.645.2273

Hawthorne Morningside Medical Clinic
12954 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
310.679.0269

Legal Resources

Financial Aid Resources

For questions related to your financial aid award letter, please contact Will Brooks, Financial Aid Associate Director, at william.brooks@lmu.edu or USSS Director at maria.barragan@lmu.edu.

California Dream Act

The California Dream Act, authored by Assembly Member Gil Cedillo, became law through the passage of two Assembly Bills, AB 130 and AB 131. AB 130 allows students who meet AB 540 criteria (California Education Code 68130.5(a)) to apply for and receive non-state, privately-funded scholarships for public colleges and universities. AB 131 allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to apply for and receive state-funded financial aid such as institutional grants, Cal Grant and Chafee Grant.

How to Apply for CA Dream Act?

Complete the CA Dream Act Application on the California Student Aid Commission Website
If considered a dependent student as defined by financial aid, you will need to submit a Parent PIN
Complete the GPA Verification Form if your school is unable to submit GPA electronically
Submit application by the NEW priority deadline of April 2, 2024

Scholarships and Fellowships:

Scholarships are defined as free money for school! Fellowships are funds that grant individuals the opportunity to grow professional and expand on their professional development.

As you prepare to apply for scholarships, we recommend you use this Brainstorm Worksheet created by Immigrants Rising. You can also visit LMU’s Writing Center for additional support on your scholarship statements.

If you are considering fellowships, please contact Lindsay or visit LMU’s Office of National & International Fellowships for a list of undocumented-friendly fellowships.

Off-campus scholarship guides:

UndocuLiaisons are designated faculty and staff members at LMU tasked to serve as the primary contact for undocumented scholars. The UndocuLiaison’s mission is to provide comprehensive guidance, support, and resources within their respective departments by staying informed about immigration policies affecting undocumented scholars.

Academic Resource Center
Mia Watson, Director
Mia.Watson@lmu.edu

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Miguel F. Reyna, Ed.D. (he/him/él)
Academic Advisor
Miguel.reyna@lmu.edu

Career and Professional Development (CPD)
Naomi Shibley, Assistant Director of Business Professions
Naomi.Shibley@lmu.edu

Disability Support Services
Priscilla F. Levine, MSW, LCSW, Director
Priscilla.Levine@lmu.edu

Financial Aid
Will Brooks, Associate Director
William.Brooks@lmu.edu

First to Go Program
Alexia “Lexie” Pineda Soto, Ed.D. (she/her/ella)
Associate Director
Alexia.Pineda@lmu.edu

Honors Program
Jeffrey L. Wilson, Ph.D., Director
Jeffrey.Wilson@lmu.edu

Katz Family Program
Natalie X. Aguilar, M.Ed., M.A., Learning Specialist
Natalie.Aguilar@lmu.edu

Pam Rector Center for Service and Action
Jenni Mendez
Assistant Director
Jennifer.Mendez@lmu.edu

Yadira Enciso
Assistant Director
Yadira.Enciso@lmu.edu

William H. Hannon Library
Ray Andrade
Librarian for Student Engagement
Raymundo.Andrade@lmu.edu

Below are links and resources for faculty and staff of LMU to utilize when working, advising and interacting with undocumented students. This is meant to provide appropriate knowledge, ease confusion and ensure our students are met with compassion, grace and humanity.

If you as a faculty or staff member feel unequipped to successfully support a student through conversations regarding legal status, emotional wellbeing and identity, please refer them to the Dean of Students office via phone, email or the Student Affairs Dean’s Office Care Report via MyLMU.