Supporting

Undocumented students need support at all levels of their education experience. Counselors, teachers and college staff play an important role to ensure campuses are safe and welcoming places where undocumented students can thrive.

Undocumented Student Resources

College Board created this resource for counselors advising undocumented high school students on the college application process. The resource addresses three main roadblocks students may face when accessing higher education: admission, tuition, and financial aid.

EdTrust’s guide provides a summary of the data on undocumented students nationally and historical education context of Tennessee. It also provides resources on general student support, financial aid, career counseling, on-campus/online resource examples, and legal support.

Download this checklist from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration on how higher education campuses can support their undocumented students. It offers guidance on creating internal and institutional policies, developing a rapid response plan, and preparing a comprehensive communications plan.

Check out the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration’s guide that helps campus leaders learn how to support DACA-mented students after the October 2023 U.S. District Court decision.

Immigrants Rising’s resource includes multiple action plans on how to support undocumented professionals who work in higher education (UndocuEducators). The resource is designed to support supervisors, task force/advisory group members, administrators, human resources, and presidents/chancellors.

Higher Education Immigration Portal’s guide for career service offices to ensure strong career counseling support for undocumented students.

Higher Education Immigration Portal’s guide answers common questions that higher education practitioners have regarding undocumented students and financial aid.

Higher Education Immigration Portal’s resource provides guidance on how institutions can create inclusive fellowships that provide access to undocumented students.

The Dream.US’s guide outlines the benefits of attending a career fair and topics to keep in mind when engaging with possible employers.

Persist Nashville provides different resources for educators in various school settings on how to create an inclusive learning environment for undocumented students, and how to best support them and their families in and out of the classroom.

Our guide for enrollment counselors at higher education institutions offers on how they can best support undocumented students and their families.

This resource includes multiple forms of media to educate teachers, counselors, administrations, and other community allies on the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States.

Read more of EdTrust’s reports and blogs on the experiences of undocumented students and those working to support them.

Preparing

Are you a high school student wondering what you need to do now to prepare for college?

Applying

Are you a senior in high school and ready to apply for college?

Paying

What options are available to help undocumented students in Tennessee pay for college?

Supporting

Are you an educator wanting to create an inclusive environment for undocumented students?

Graduating

How can undocumented graduates prepare to confidently enter the workforce?

Advocating

How can you advocate for undocumented students and their communities?