EIU Undocumented Students

Resources for Students

• The Undocumented Student’s Guide to College (https://thebestschools.org/resources/undocumented-students-guide-college/) – Detailed information on financial aid, student rights, DACA legislation, and more
• Student Caffé (http://studentcaffe.com/?s=undocumented) – Includes a College Planning Guide and information about financial aid resources, employment opportunities, and health insurance.
• My Undocumented Life (https://mydocumentedlife.org/) – 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.
• Scholarship Resource Guide (https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resource-guide/) – An extensive list of scholarships that do not inquire about immigration status or require a Social Security Number.
• Cappex Scholarship Search (https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/undocumented-immigrant-students) – A large scholarship database, including undocumented student scholarships. Requires a free account to apply for scholarships.
• College Guide for Undocumented Students (https://www.onlineu.com/resources/college-guide-for-undocumented-students) – Key policies for undocumented students and information on financial aid, with a special emphasis on online students. 

Resources for Faculty, Staff, and Community Members

• Immigration Myths and Facts (https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/legacy/reports/Immigration_MythsFacts.pdf) – From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, addressing misconceptions about immigration.
• Resources for professionals working with undocumented students (https://www.nacacnet.org/knowledge-center/marginalized-populations/undocumented-students/) – From the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• Why Don’t They Just Get in Line? (https://americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/why-don%E2%80%99t-they-just-get-line) – A fact sheet from the American Immigration Council explaining the challenges undocumented immigrants face in attempting to acquire citizenship.
• uLead Network (https://uleadnet.org/) – A summary of relevant legislation for undocumented and DACA students in each U.S. state.