December 22, 2016 “Haitians, Africans, Asians: The sharp rise in non-Latin American migrants trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico” (Los Angeles Times)- “In a surge Mexican officials are calling unprecedented, some 15,000 migrants from outside Latin America passed through Baja… Read More ›
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Know Your Rights and Anti-Deportation Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
By BRENDA, LILIBETH, and MARIA At My Undocumented Life blog, we have identified a number of resources about knowing one’s rights and helping stop deportations. We have additional resources at our deportation page and we are continually expanding the page as more information comes in… Read More ›
Brown University’s New Admissions Policy: How It Came About and Advice on Applying from Current Students and Faculty
By KEVIN, SILVINA, RENATA, LINDA, ANAMARIA, and ALEXIS According to a September 12, 2016 announcement, Brown University shifted its admissions and financial aid policies to treat undocumented students as domestic students in calculating their aid awards. Following up on a… Read More ›
Young American Dreamers Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Florida
The Young American Dreamers (YAD) organization is awarding two scholarships, first prize is $500.00 and second prize is $250.00. To be eligible, you must be: Graduating high school senior OR currently enrolled in college Current resident of Polk, Florida or one of it’s… Read More ›
Spotlight on Swarthmore College: Another Private College to Admit Undocumented Students as Domestic Students!
By RACHEL Swarthmore College, a prestigious small liberal arts college near Philadelphia, recently announced that they are need-blind for all undocumented students (including students without DACA!) who graduate from a US high school. “At Swarthmore College, we value different viewpoints, identities,… Read More ›
Must-see documentary about growing up undocumented
Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie) is a film that features Angy Rivera‘s story of sexual abuse, growing up undocumented, and organizing. Since the age of 4, Angy has grown up undocumented in the United States. Mikaela Shwer… Read More ›
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Our mission at My Undocumented Life 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… Read More ›