RESOURCES
Our undocumented community can find information about current support at St. Edward’s in alphabetical order by department.
Campus Ministry
Liza Manjarrez, Associate Director of Campus Ministry serves as the point
of contact for undocumented
students. In addition to helping students access resources on and off campus, she also helps plan prayer services,
spiritual programs and justice education in support of undocumented students and their families and immigration
reform.
Call Liza at 512-448-8534 to schedule an appointment or email Liza at lizama@stedwards.edu.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas Legal Aid
Thanks to the Congregation of Holy Cross and the work of Campus Ministry, there is limited funding for SEU students to receive legal consultation regarding the DACA renewal application process. Our student will receive both a consultation and assistance completing the DACA renewal application. Funding for the actual renewal fee can be applied for through Votolatino.org by emailing DACA@votolatino.org. Be sure to indicate in the email you are a St. Edward’s University student. More information can be found here.
SEU students can contact Catholic Charities directly at 512-651-6125 to schedule an appointment (be sure to identify yourself as a current SEU student and take your SEU ID card and a printout of your current class schedule to the appointment) or the SEU staff or faculty member calling on the student’s behalf can provide student contact information
and Catholic Charities staff will reach out to our student directly.
Catholic Charities is located at 1625 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Catholic Charities will not share the identity of students seeking this service.
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
CAMP staff serve first generation migrant students with counseling services, transition programs, and academic
counseling. Due to the federal grant, only students who are green card holders or U.S citizens are eligible for the CAMP scholarship. We do assist CAMP families regardless of status.
The CAMP scholars or their family can call the CAMP office for resources or referrals at 512-418-8625.
Dean of Students Office
Connie Rey Rodriguez, Associate Dean of Students, serves as the point of contact and will work with
undocumented students individually and confidentially to ensure the student has access to all types of resources both
on and off campus.
Call the Dean of Students Office at 512-448-8408 to schedule an appointment or email at
connierr@stedwards.edu.
Health & Counseling Center
Dr. Veronica Vargas, a staff psychologist, facilitates a support group for undocumented students and students from mixed-status households, in collaboration with Monarchs On The Hilltop.
During the group meeting there is an opportunity to check in and support one another, as well as enjoy refreshments and access resources. Individual health and counseling services are provided at the HCC, including confidential appointments with medical and
mental health providers. If needed services are beyond the scope of the HCC, our student will be referred to community resources where quality care can be provided.
Call the HCC at 512-448-8686 to schedule an individual appointment. For meeting dates and specific times for Latina/x Support Group, click here for more information
If a student is in crisis after hours, (evenings and weekends), they can call UPD at 512-448-8444 and request the on-call counselor (without revealing their identity) to whom they can explain their immediate need and be referred as
appropriate.
International Student Services
The International Student Services office offers programming to college life resiliency, both socially and
academically.
Contact the International Student Services office at iss@stedwards.edu or Kathyj@stdewards.edu, the Director of the International Student Services office. The phone number is 512 428-1051.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Lionel Lopez, Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion, works in collaboration with Student Activities to support Monarchs on the Hilltop, a charted student organization and their advisor Dr. Arcelia Hernandez.
Call the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 512-428-1338 or email at diversity@stedwards.edu.
Student Financial Services
Students are considered for both Merit and Institutional need-based grant funds. Merit aid is awarded based on the admission application. Institutional need-based funds are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Students interested in applying for need based funds should complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (Texas Residents) and/or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A paper application can also be submitted. Additional documentation may be requested. The process maybe intimidating. We understand that. Student Financial Services Counselors can help guide a student through the process.
Annie Hinojosa, Financial Services Counselor, is the main point of contact for students. Annie can be reached at 512.428.1326 or email at ahinojos@stedwards.edu. However, any SFS counselors can assist. Student Financial Services is located in the Main Building Room 204, Monday – Friday from 8am - 5pm. No appointment is required. Main Phone:512.448.8523.
University Police Department
St. Edward’s University has its own law enforcement agency. Officers are student centered and focused on student safety and support. Our officers do not routinely inquire about citizenship or ask for documentation.
University Police are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 512-448-8444. Should any other law enforcement agency, including ICE, visit campus or call any office or employee requesting information or access, the visiting law enforcement agency should immediately be referred to the University Police Department, Operations Building, Room 214, and the employee should call 512-448-8444 to immediately alert UPD.
Please refer all law enforcement requests for student information (short of a visit-email, phone and mail) to Rebekah
Desai, Director of University Risk and Compliance, rebekahn@stedwards.edu, during normal business hours, and copy Dean of Students Steven Pinkenburg, stevep@stedwards.edu. If an immediate or after hours consult in needed, contact University Police Department at 512-448-8444 and they will engage appropriate personnel for consultation.
Liza Manjarrez, Associate Director of Campus Ministry serves as the point
of contact for undocumented
students. In addition to helping students access resources on and off campus, she also helps plan prayer services,
spiritual programs and justice education in support of undocumented students and their families and immigration
reform.
Call Liza at 512-448-8534 to schedule an appointment or email Liza at lizama@stedwards.edu.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas Legal Aid
Thanks to the Congregation of Holy Cross and the work of Campus Ministry, there is limited funding for SEU students to receive legal consultation regarding the DACA renewal application process. Our student will receive both a consultation and assistance completing the DACA renewal application. Funding for the actual renewal fee can be applied for through Votolatino.org by emailing DACA@votolatino.org. Be sure to indicate in the email you are a St. Edward’s University student. More information can be found here.
SEU students can contact Catholic Charities directly at 512-651-6125 to schedule an appointment (be sure to identify yourself as a current SEU student and take your SEU ID card and a printout of your current class schedule to the appointment) or the SEU staff or faculty member calling on the student’s behalf can provide student contact information
and Catholic Charities staff will reach out to our student directly.
Catholic Charities is located at 1625 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Catholic Charities will not share the identity of students seeking this service.
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
CAMP staff serve first generation migrant students with counseling services, transition programs, and academic
counseling. Due to the federal grant, only students who are green card holders or U.S citizens are eligible for the CAMP scholarship. We do assist CAMP families regardless of status.
The CAMP scholars or their family can call the CAMP office for resources or referrals at 512-418-8625.
Dean of Students Office
Connie Rey Rodriguez, Associate Dean of Students, serves as the point of contact and will work with
undocumented students individually and confidentially to ensure the student has access to all types of resources both
on and off campus.
Call the Dean of Students Office at 512-448-8408 to schedule an appointment or email at
connierr@stedwards.edu.
Health & Counseling Center
Dr. Veronica Vargas, a staff psychologist, facilitates a support group for undocumented students and students from mixed-status households, in collaboration with Monarchs On The Hilltop.
During the group meeting there is an opportunity to check in and support one another, as well as enjoy refreshments and access resources. Individual health and counseling services are provided at the HCC, including confidential appointments with medical and
mental health providers. If needed services are beyond the scope of the HCC, our student will be referred to community resources where quality care can be provided.
Call the HCC at 512-448-8686 to schedule an individual appointment. For meeting dates and specific times for Latina/x Support Group, click here for more information
If a student is in crisis after hours, (evenings and weekends), they can call UPD at 512-448-8444 and request the on-call counselor (without revealing their identity) to whom they can explain their immediate need and be referred as
appropriate.
International Student Services
The International Student Services office offers programming to college life resiliency, both socially and
academically.
Contact the International Student Services office at iss@stedwards.edu or Kathyj@stdewards.edu, the Director of the International Student Services office. The phone number is 512 428-1051.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Lionel Lopez, Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion, works in collaboration with Student Activities to support Monarchs on the Hilltop, a charted student organization and their advisor Dr. Arcelia Hernandez.
Call the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 512-428-1338 or email at diversity@stedwards.edu.
Student Financial Services
Students are considered for both Merit and Institutional need-based grant funds. Merit aid is awarded based on the admission application. Institutional need-based funds are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Students interested in applying for need based funds should complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (Texas Residents) and/or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A paper application can also be submitted. Additional documentation may be requested. The process maybe intimidating. We understand that. Student Financial Services Counselors can help guide a student through the process.
Annie Hinojosa, Financial Services Counselor, is the main point of contact for students. Annie can be reached at 512.428.1326 or email at ahinojos@stedwards.edu. However, any SFS counselors can assist. Student Financial Services is located in the Main Building Room 204, Monday – Friday from 8am - 5pm. No appointment is required. Main Phone:512.448.8523.
University Police Department
St. Edward’s University has its own law enforcement agency. Officers are student centered and focused on student safety and support. Our officers do not routinely inquire about citizenship or ask for documentation.
University Police are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 512-448-8444. Should any other law enforcement agency, including ICE, visit campus or call any office or employee requesting information or access, the visiting law enforcement agency should immediately be referred to the University Police Department, Operations Building, Room 214, and the employee should call 512-448-8444 to immediately alert UPD.
Please refer all law enforcement requests for student information (short of a visit-email, phone and mail) to Rebekah
Desai, Director of University Risk and Compliance, rebekahn@stedwards.edu, during normal business hours, and copy Dean of Students Steven Pinkenburg, stevep@stedwards.edu. If an immediate or after hours consult in needed, contact University Police Department at 512-448-8444 and they will engage appropriate personnel for consultation.