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Educational Resources
APIC-South Puget Sound is committed to offering accessible resources to the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Below you will find resources on educational resources for schools, educators, and communities. If you have additional opportunities to share, please visit the Contact Us page and send us a note. We are working to provide more language-accessible sources and will update this page as our work continues.
Internship and Scholarship Opportunties
Supporting Immigrant, Refugee, and Undocumented Students & Families
The Puget Sound Educational Service District has put together resources focused on current policies and best practices that address the needs of undocumented students, refugee students, and their families.
The following PDF offers supportive principles and steps to help keep everyone safe and informed while upholding legal rights. It goes over understanding warrants, how to prepare before, during and after an ICE visit, and other related information and resources.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please consult the district’s legal counsel and superintendent for guidance specific to district and board policy. Recent incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have led schools to review and clarify their response plans.
Resources for Immigrant Youth and Families
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children has a collection of information and resources for youth and families navigating situations and issues related to immigration. Examples include Immigrant Safety Plans, Know Your Rights information, legal resources, and rapid response team.
What We Do
Access Our Services
Complete an application online. Most benefits and services can be applied for online at Washington Connection.
Visit your local DSHS Community Services Office. If you receive public benefits, ask your DSHS caseworker about ORIA services.
DSHS has many other programs and services to help you. To learn more about DSHS services and how to apply for public benefits, click here.
About ORIA
The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance is part of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, within the agency’s Economic Services Administration and Community Services Division. Our goal is to help refugee and immigrant families and individuals succeed and thrive in Washington state.
Washington Welcomes Refugees
Washington is home to a very large, diverse and dynamic refugee and immigrant community and has historically ranked as one of the top 10 resettlement states in the United States.
We have strong community partnerships and provide culturally appropriate services through contracts with community-based organizations, voluntary refugee resettlement agencies, local community colleges, and government agencies.
Explore Our Services
Economic stability through support, education and training.
Basic Needs Assistance
Employment and Training
Health and Wellness
Immigration Assistance and Naturalization Services
Whole Family Services
Disclaimer: The resources linked below are designed to inform and assist immigrant youth and families. They do not constitute legal advice and are not a substitute for consultation with an experienced attorney with knowledge of your specific circumstances.
AANHPI Heritage Education Forum: Our Past, Present, & Future
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2024, we hosted an education forum to acknowledge the lives, history, achievements and contributions of our community. Watch a recording of the event!
Financial Aid for College
College and Career Knowledge Complete Book
English Book | Spanish Book | Vietnamese Book | Ukrainian Book | Somali Book | Russian Book | Arabic Book
Over the past several years, a team of organizations worked together to create the College & Career Knowledge Project, consisting of digital handouts compiled into a workbook designed to support college and career education planning. Full workbooks can be ordered through the 12th Year Campaign, and digital copies are also available. Lesson plans will be available later in 2023-24 for each chapter of the workbook to be used to guide students through the College & Career Knowledge content.
Financial Aid Trifold
English | Arabic | Chuukese | Marshallese | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
This 6-page trifold is for students and families. It provides an overview of financial aid, what Washington State aid looks like, and includes myth/facts, and how to apply.
Financial Aid Monthly Templates for Schools
English | Arabic | Chuukese | Marshallese | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
You can download templates with college readiness and financial aid information for grades 7-12. These templates can be printed or emailed, posted online, or handed out at workshops, schools, or sporting events.