EIU Undocumented Students

Resources for Students

• Resource Guide for Undocumented Students
  Information on legal resources, advocacy, government agencies, educational support and financial support.
• Resources for Supporting DACA/Dreamer Individuals in their Quest for Health, Education, and Independence
  Mental health and health resources, scholarship information, legal resources, advocacy groups and articles.
• My Undocumented Life
  Essential information and resources for undocumented college students, including scholarship opportunities, advice from fellow undocumented students, and tips for applying to undergraduate and graduate school.
• MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide
  An extensive list of scholarships, including many that don't inquire about immigration status or require a valid Social Security Number. 
  
• College Guide for Undocumented Students
  Key policies for undocumented students and information on financial aid, with a special emphasis on online students. 
• IACAC Undocumented Resources for Educators, Parents, Students, and College Graduates
  A compilation of some of the best resources available for students, parents and educators from such organizations as Immigrants Rising, the College Board, the IL Coalition for Immigrant Refugee Rights and many others.

Resources for Faculty, Staff, and Community Members

• IACAC Undocumented Resources for Educators, Parents, Students, and College Graduates
  A compilation of some of the best resources available for students, parents and educators from such organizations as Immigrants Rising, the College Board, the IL Coalition for Immigrant Refugee Rights and many others.
• Immigration Myths and Facts (pdf)
  From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, addressing misconceptions about immigration.
• Why Don’t They Just Get in Line?
  A fact sheet from the American Immigration Council explaining the challenges undocumented immigrants face in attempting to acquire citizenship.