UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Navigating the college process as an undocumented student can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Our "Undocumented Students" page provides tailored resources and support to help you pursue your educational goals with confidence and clarity.
Legal Resources
National Immigration Law Center One of the leading advocacy organizations in the U.S. dedicated to advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to help build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
Know Your Rights Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
College-Specific
Resources for Students Who Are Undocumented Many undocumented and formerly undocumented folks who were once in the same position as you are now have created resources to help guide students through the college application process.
6 Things Undocumented Students Need to Know About College If you’re a high school student who’s undocumented, you probably have a lot of questions about going to college. Get the facts and learn how to make it happen.
Documentation and Paying for College JHHS First Generation to College Night
Financial Aid Information Undocumented students, including those who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), do not meet eligibility requirements for federal student aid. However, you may be eligible for other types of student financial aid (state aid, college or career/trade school financial aid, or private scholarships).
Applying to and Paying for College Video con información general sobre aplicando y pagando para la universidad.
Paying for College We get it, paying for college can be overwhelming and a real source of stress. The Financial Aid Office and Business Office at Central Wyoming College is here to help.
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Scholarship database.
Dreamers’ Roadmap Dreamers Roadmap is a free national mobile app that helps undocumented students find scholarships to go to college.
Career Paths
Immigrant Rising With Immigrant Rising's resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Life After College: A Guide for Undocumented Students While initially it may seem as though undocumented students have limited options upon graduating from college, this guide is intended to shed light on the possibilities that do exists (working for yourself, starting your own business, traveling abroad, graduate school, etc).
Resources for starting your own business. Developing strong freelance or business ethics and professional behavior is crucial for long-term success, trust-building, and reputation management.
Local Resources
One22 We recognize that the inability to communicate effectively can pose a significant barrier to accessing care, services, information and opportunities, which is why we offer all our services in English and Spanish, but are also able to accommodate persons who speak other languages.
Immigrant Hope Our staff of government-approved counselors and volunteers will meet with you, help you understand your options and carefully guide you through your application for an immigration benefit – or, if deemed in your best interest, refer you to trusted attorneys. Spanish and English speaking counselors are available.
Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project WIAP promotes and defends the rights of all immigrants through free and low-cost legal services, public education, and systemic advocacy.
The Immigrants’ Rights Project ACLU of Wyoming Provides consultations and representation in individual immigration cases for low-income Wyoming residents, identifies and combats mistreatment of members of the immigrant community by ICE and law enforcement, and educates the public around the current state of the immigration laws in the United State. Consultations are available at no cost after an income screening is completed. immigrationhelp@aclu.org or call 307-637-4565
Paying for College
Documentation and Paying for College
Undergraduate Scholarships & Undergraduate Fellowships List of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship.
TheDream.us Scholarships For highly motivated undocumented students who want to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.
Scholarships A-Z A Tucson-based immigrant youth-led organization that works to make higher education accessible to all students regardless of immigration status.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Scholarship Directory for Undocumented Students Undocumented students are eligible to qualify for a number of scholarship opportunities in the U.S. regardless of their immigration status.
Personal Stories
My Undocumented Life Our mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators). We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system while undocumented, information on how to apply for DACA, upcoming immigration-related events, news on immigration policies, and much more
