Guides: Latinx/Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month: HSI Week (September 9-15, 2025)

HSI week

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions week will be observed September 9-15, 2025. HSI week serves to to heighten awareness of the important role HSIs play in improving access to education and advancing equity for traditionally underserved students. For more information visit the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

HSI pdf

HSI Quick Facts

Trusted Resources

Aurora Rapid Response Team
The mission of Aurora Rapid Response Team is to educate, advocate and investigate on behalf of our immigrant and refugee neighbors in the Aurora area.

Resources to support Latinx Students and Community

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - Scholarships
Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board - Scholarship
The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board created a scholarship fund within the Community Foundation to assist college bound students of Hispanic American descent who reside in Aurora.
Waubonsee Undocumented and DACA Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all undocumented and DACA students attending Waubonsee Community College. It is a $500 refundable credit award. This scholarship will be administered through the Foundation scholarship application process.
Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students
From My Undocumented Life: we provide up-to-date information and resources for undocumented immigrants and allies. We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system, information on how to apply for DACA/Advance Parole, news on DAPA, and much more.
The RISE Act
The Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act allows eligible undocumented students and transgender students who are disqualified from federal financial aid to apply for all forms of state financial aid.