ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Immigrant Support Liaisons

Office Update

Office Update: Starting May 6th, the office will be closed and back in operation in summer 2026. We encourage students to review the staff members list below and contact them with specific questions.
For urgent matters, please consider visiting or sending an email to the Student Affairs Office (Student Union 327, vpsa@qc.cuny.edu). We apologize for any inconvenience.

Following CUNY UIPS and ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ goals, the Immigrant Student Support Initiative is in the process of establishing strong partnerships with ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ faculty, staff representatives, and student leaders to provide tailored guidance to immigrant students on campus.

 

Staff Liaisons

Staff liaisons are members of ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ offices on campus that work to provide tailored guidance for immigrant students in strategic offices on campus.

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Admissions process for immigrant students
Financial Aid or State Aid eligibility for immigrant students (prospective students and first-time students applying to financial or state aid support): FAFSA, The Dream Act., TAP, Excelsior
  • You can review eligibility in our website Financial Support for Immigrant Students or connect with the Financial Aid office (office information in next section)
  • Additionally, you can visit or connect with a (for Federal Aid) (for State Aid) representative. Unlocal also provides for state aid eligibility review.
Financial Aid and State Aid support for current students: issues with awards not being processed, applications renewal
  • Financial Aid:  Rosemarie Lynch
    • Website: Financial Aid at ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ
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    • Virtual drop-off visits on Friday (more information )
Support as a transfer student at campus
The Dream.US Scholarship (new applicants)
  • Please visit to review eligibility and steps. The website also provides a contact support for specific questions.
The Dream.US Scholarship (current scholars), questions about award disbursement, academic changes and eligibility, and others.
  • Please contact The Dream.US liaison at vpsa@qc.cuny.edu (with copy to Vivek.Upadhyay@qc.cuny.edu) or visit Student Union 300.
  • For questions regarding the internship stipend, you can visit  this website.
Internal Scholarships available for ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Students
  • We recommend you connect with the office of Honors and Scholarships to review internal scholarships. You can also connect with the Writing Center to get support in scholarship statements.
  • Additionally, visit our for external opportunities.
Academic advising for current students: required classes for major, learn if my major requires a professional license.
  • Academic Advising Liaison: Nancy Casey, Assistant Director of Honors Advising – ann.casey@qc.cuny.edu
    • Get support and advice about your classes and navigation of degree requirements in order to foster successful completion of the baccalaureate degree.
    • More academic advising resources here
Professional Development resources 
  • Career Immigrant Liaison: Eleanor Mavashev (emavashev@qc.cuny.edu)
  • Connect with the Career Center or visit (scroll down to the “professional opportunities” section). 
  • For support with the Application (available for DACA recipients), please contact Priscilla Saldana (Priscilla.Saldana@qc.cuny.edu) or programs@americaneedsyou.org.
  • For available fellowships opportunities, please contact ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Experiential Education office.
  • Additionally, you can follow CUNY UISP and to explore updated resources and events.
Resources to become an entrepreneur
  • provides training for students looking to explore entrepreneurs’ opportunities. Please visit their website for a list of upcoming events.
Legal support: risk of detention, detained students, immigration court hearings, loss or change of status.
  • CUNY community can request rapid response assistance by filling out.
Legal support to start an immigration procedure and support in renewals and non-urgent cases.
  • The QC community can get free and confidential legal support by getting an appointment with CUNY Citizenship Now! Please call 646-347-4774 or email CitizenshipNowInfo@cuny.edu. You can also visit thisÌý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð to review other legal resources.
Mental health and wellness
  • Counseling immigrant liaison: Francesca Girod (Francesca.Girod@qc.cuny.edu).
  • Connect with ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Counselling Center or attend wellness events hosted by .  Services are free and confidential

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Faculty Liaisons

Following CUNY UIPS and ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ goals, the Immigrant Student Support Initiative is looking to engage with ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ faculty to provide support to the immigrant community on campus. This is not meant to add more work to your responsibilities; instead, it is meant to spread the important information we have access to.

Here is what this role would entail:

  • Attend bimonthly virtual meetings to get updates and resources (TBD)
  • Attend a specialized workshop, once a year, in your professional field. This would be hosted by
  • Share information you learned/received with other staff or faculty members through your academic meetings.
  • (If needed) be an IMMI point of contact for student cases related to your office or academic program.
  • (If possible) collaborate with the IMMI office in hosting events tailored for immigrant students. 

Current liaisons:

Academic Program Liaison information
Media Studies

Sara Hinojos – Assistant Professor

sara.hinojos@qc.cuny.edu

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Student Leaders and Dream Team (student Club)

The ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Dream Team is a group of undocumented ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ students and allies who advocate for the rights of immigrant students at ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ. We are dedicated to cultivating relationships that educate and empower different immigrant groups within the ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ community so they may better serve their communities.

The ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Dream Team’s goals include providing an inclusive, immigrant & undocu-friendly community space that understands the complex experiences of being an undocumented student at ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ. We aim to combat the barriers against undocumented students on campus by creating opportunities for personal, academic, and professional advancement for undocumented ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ students.

ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ is in the process of re-establishing its Dream Team. If you are interested in being a club member or student leader for the Dream Team, please visit

Dream team digital platforms:
– @qcdreamteam   |     – @qcdreamteam   |     – @queenscollegedreamteam

IMMI Volunteers

ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ IMMI is engaging with interested students who want to dedicate specific hours during the week for limited projects or event participation. These opportunities are unpaid and include collaboration in tabling, photo coverage at events and distributing flyers and materials in campus. In exchange, the office can support in providing volunteer verification forms (if needed). This is a great option for students who need to complete volunteer hours for specific programs.

Interested students can request more information via email at immigrantsupport@qc.cuny. edu.

For external paid opportunities regardless of immigrant status, please visit .

Resources

The Immigrant Student Support Initiative virtual board has updated information about events and guides for faculty and staff.