Freedom University, founded in 2011, is an unaccredited college program for undocumented youth in the state of Georgia! In addition to offering college-level courses taught by university professors, they also provide guidance to students in applying for college. The program… Read More ›
In 2013, the state of California signed into law the CA Dream Act (Assembly Bills 130 & 131). Under these bills, eligible undocumented students can receive state financial aid when attending one of the state’s public colleges or universities, including… Read More ›
Freedom University was founded in October 2011 in Georgia by a coalition of undocumented students, allies, immigrant rights’ organizers, and professors. It is committed to providing undocumented youth with access to a higher education. Today, Freedom University continues to serve… Read More ›
Golden Door Scholars launched in 2013 to support undocumented students’ economic mobility. Each year, Golden Door Scholars awards scholarships to undocumented students pursuing a college education. Each award covers tuition, as well as room & board fees for up to… Read More ›
“How To College” is a podcast featuring resources and support for first generation high school, college students, and college graduates as well as their parents. The founders (Norma, Joseph, Luz, Mijin) launched the podcast as a way to help demystify… Read More ›
The Dream Project is a non-profit organization in Virginia which provides information, resources, and support to immigrant students. They are currently accepting applications for their scholarship program which supports undocumented high school seniors and college students in their pursuit of… Read More ›
The producers of the documentary, “Rocio,” recently announced a scholarship opportunity open to undocumented students (with or without DACA). Each scholarship award is $1,000. The documentary features the experiences of Rocio, who was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer, and whose son… Read More ›
Rumba Meats and the US Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) have partnered to provide “25 postsecondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.” Note: This scholarship opportunity is open to undocumented high school seniors… Read More ›
By SALVADOR I was academically dismissed from UCSB after one and a half years. During my time there I felt imposter syndrome and alone. There was not enough legal or financial support for undocumented students. There were many events for the… Read More ›
By JACQUELINE As an undocumented student, I know just how challenging and confusing the college application process can be. I graduated from high school in 2014 in the state of Georgia. By that point, I had become familiar with the higher… Read More ›