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 ›
By RACHEL Rutgers University- Newark, a large public university in New Jersey located near New York City, is hosting a college fair with helpful information specifically for undocumented students this Saturday, January 30th! Come hear from local community colleges, learn about… Read More ›
By RACHEL DePaul University is the largest private university in Chicago, Illinois with almost 25,000 students. The university is deeply committed to supporting undocumented students: “DePaul University takes a strong, public position for supporting undocumented students and DREAM Act legislation. We… Read More ›
By RACHEL For all of you working on college applications, there is a growing list of private colleges that publicly accept undocumented students as domestic applicants! Most colleges consider undocumented students as international students*, which means that undocumented students are competing… Read More ›
By RACHEL On Friday October 16th, 2015, the Supreme Court of Georgia heard oral arguments regarding a case that would allow undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to pay in-state tuition at Georgia’s pubic universities and colleges. In 2010,… Read More ›
By RACHEL I recommend checking out the recorded slides and audio from a free webinar hosted by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) last week. They shared helpful information about current state policies regarding in-state tuition and the president of the Dream.US… Read More ›
By RACHEL On Thursday October 1st, the short film Risers will be premiered at Landmark’s E Street Cinema. Risers is a short film about undocumented immigrant youth who live in Washington, DC. The film features narratives by Brenda Perez and Gerson… Read More ›
By RACHEL The American Immigration Council is a nonprofit that supports undocumented immigrants nationwide. They have legal, education, policy, and exchange programs. Their Community Education Center awards grants ranging from $100 to $500 to support community-based projects and classroom teachers who… Read More ›
By RACHEL The Esperanza Education Fund awards scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to immigrant high school seniors who live in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC. Students who plan to go to a public college anywhere in the country can… Read More ›
By RACHEL Your community college is looking forward to seeing you. Here are some tips to help you have a successful first semester. 1) Meet with your academic advisor: Ask your advisor what courses to take. If you are thinking about graduating or… Read More ›