Program Connects Mexican Nationals & Immigrants with Educational Opportunities
See bilingual flier PDF • Consultant position open: ¡Promotora Educativa de la VOE de IDRA!
IDRA and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio are partnering to help Mexican and Mexican American families navigate the U.S. education system and learn about important educational opportunities in both countries. The program, called Ventanilla de Orientación Educativa (VOE), provides information on the civil rights of immigrant and English learner students, local educational services, and resources on how to access and succeed in college. The VOE also disseminates information on educational opportunities offered by the Mexican government for nationals abroad and develops various courses for immigrant parents. Examples of VOE Services & Information include:
- How to approach U.S. K-12 and higher educational institutions
- How to apply for financial aid in the United States (including FAFSA & TAFSA)
- Information on resources for adult and community education in Spanish
- Opportunities to continue studying if you return to Mexico
- The rights of immigrant students to attend public school
- The rights of English learners to an equal educational opportunity
- Online educational opportunities in Mexico for students in the United States
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Student Guide to Navigating Texas Dream Act Changes
February 2026 • See PDF Version English • Spanish 
This guide is for Texas students and families impacted by recent changes to the Texas Dream Act and state financial aid rules. The guide explains what changed, what your options are and how to protect yourself while planning for college.
Background
In 2001, Texas became the first state to offer in-state tuition to undocumented students through the Texas Dream Act. This was a bipartisan victory that opened doors for thousands of Texas students. Since then, 24 states and Washington, D.C., have followed Texas’s lead.
Efforts to repeal this law in Texas have failed for over two decades. However, in June 2025, following the legislative session, the U.S. Department of Justice colluded with the Texas Attorney General and filed a lawsuit challenging the law. Within hours, the state declined to defend the law and instead agreed to overturn it. No students or organizations were allowed to intervene in the case.
In-state tuition is under attack across the country. California, Illinois, Minnesota and Virginia are defending their laws against U.S. Department of Justice challenges, while Florida repealed its law. The U.S. Department of Justice moved to end the laws in Kentucky and Oklahoma, with Kentucky’s consent decree still pending.
Get the latest information about tuition and financial aid equity for undocumented students in all 50 states at the Higher Ed Immigration Portal.
VOE Webinars / Seminarios web de VOE
IDRA launched a webinar series to provide information to families while the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our new Virtual VOE connects families with vital information about educational resources that are more needed than ever,” said IDRA President & CEO Celina Moreno. “When families have the key information they need, they not only take steps for their own families, they support others as well.”
Location
Consulate of Mexico in San Antonio
127 Navarro Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone 210-227-9145 ext. 3626 (during operation hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
VOE Operation Hours: tbd
Contact for Information
Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA): Dr. Nilka Avilés nilka.aviles@idra.org
Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio: Susana Monreal Ávila (210)227-9145 ext. 3608; David Gómez (210) 227-9145 ext. 3611
