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AIM to Dream
Center

Know Your Rights: Immigration & AHC

Welcome to the AIM to Dream Center

The AIM to Dream Center supports undocumented students and students from mixed-status families in achieving academic, personal, and professional success. We advocate for students pursuing higher education and provide tailored services to meet their needs.

After March 24th, AIM to Dream Center will be located in Building G, Room 101.

AIM to Dream Center

Our center offers a welcoming space for undocumented students, mixed-status families, and allies. Services include immigration legal support, technology help, scholarships, workshops, and undocumented-centered events.

Hours

Santa Maria (Building G, Room 101)
Monday–Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lompoc Valley Center (Room 2-111)
First Monday of every month

Email aimstudent@hancockcollege.edu or call 805-922-6966 Ext. 3177.

We offer in-person and remote services. Visit us in Building G, Room 101, for help and guidance.

Meet Our Staff

Amalia Jimenez Chavez

Coordinator
amalia.jimeneztrejo@hancockcollege.edu
805-922-6966 Ext. 3179

Sarai Gonzalez

Office Services Technician I
sarai.gonzale@hancockcollege.edu
805-922-6966 Ext. 3177

Learning Facilitators

Roganuel Ortiz Prado

aimstudent@hancockcollege.edu
805-922-6966 Ext. 3177

Yaneli Dominguez-Garcia

aimstudent@hancockcollege.edu
805-922-6966 Ext. 3177

Interns

Rubi Basurto

aimstudent@hancockcollege.edu

Reasons to meet with the AIM Specialist may include:

  • AIM to Dream services orientation
  • Residency or employment questions
  • Scholarships and internship guidance
  • Referrals to Student Support Services
  • Immigration legal support
  • Questions about AB 540 / AG waiver
  • Dream Act or FA appeal documentation

Meet in Lompoc | Meet in Santa Maria

Workshops & Events

  • 8/12: Hancock Hello, 4–6 p.m. @ SM Campus, The Commons
  • 8/27: Fall Open Reception, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. @ G101
  • 9/05: How to Start a Business with an ITIN, 5–7 p.m. @ G106
  • 9/19/25: Know Your Rights, 1–2 p.m. @ C-40
  • 10/16/25: Know Your Rights, 2–3 p.m. @ C-40
  • 10/17/25: Cine and Cultura: Selena, 4–7 p.m. @ Boyd Hall
  • 10/18/25: Cine and Cultura: Zoot Suit with guest speaker Luis Valdez, 3–7 p.m. @ Boyd Hall

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Dream Club

A student-led club advocating for undocumented students. We provide scholarships, organize events, and support higher education access. Open to all undocumented students and allies.

Nuestras juntas son en Español e Inglés.

Contact AIM to Dream Center at 805-922-6966 Ext. 3177 or aimstudent@hancockcollege.edu.

Campus Locations:

Santa Maria Campus

Santa Maria Campus

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248
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Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley Center

One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366 ext. 5200
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Santa Maria Campus

Santa Ynez Valley Center

2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
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