CASO is dedicated to serving undocumented students in Rhode Island who seek to enroll in higher education. Through programs like the Tam Tran Scholarship and the Pathway to Completion Grant, we provide critical financial support to ensure these students can access and complete their education—despite systemic barriers that often stand in their way.
The Coalition of Advocates for Student Opportunities (CASO) is a volunteer group of concerned citizens and students in Rhode Island that promote and support a pathway to higher education for undocumented students in the State of Rhode Island.
We also manage the Tam Tran Scholarship Fund, the only fund in Rhode Island created with the sole purpose of providing financial assistance by way of scholarships to undocumented students in Rhode Island.
We also manage the Tam Tran Scholarship Fund, the only fund in Rhode Island created with the sole purpose of providing financial assistance by way of scholarships to undocumented students in Rhode Island.
Undocumented students are ineligible for federal financial aid and face limited opportunities for scholarships and grants. CASO fills this gap, ensuring students can afford essentials like tuition, books, fees, and campus housing—so they can focus on learning, not just surviving.
Without CASO, many talented and motivated students would be left without the support they need to access and complete higher education, resulting in lost potential for individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
Without CASO, many talented and motivated students would be left without the support they need to access and complete higher education, resulting in lost potential for individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
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The Coalition of Advocates for Student Opportunities (CASO) is a volunteer group of concerned citizens and students in Rhode Island that promote and support a pathway to higher education for undocumented students in the State of Rhode Island.
Through this website, CASO provides resources including information about In-State Tuition, legislation and educational information for young undocumented and DACAmented individuals, educators and other allies.
We also manage the Tam Tran Scholarship Fund, the only fund in Rhode Island created with the sole purpose of providing financial assistance by way of scholarships to undocumented students in Rhode Island.
Through this website, CASO provides resources including information about In-State Tuition, legislation and educational information for young undocumented and DACAmented individuals, educators and other allies.
We also manage the Tam Tran Scholarship Fund, the only fund in Rhode Island created with the sole purpose of providing financial assistance by way of scholarships to undocumented students in Rhode Island.