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College Guide Series for Undocumented Students
The information presented in these guides can start a student well on their path to success.
How to get car insurance as an undocumented citizen by Coverage
A guide for undocumented citizens available here.
Car ownership for DACA and undocumented citizens
A guide for obtaining a driver’s license, buying a car, and purchasing car insurance for DACA and undocumented citizens can be found here in English and here in Spanish.
Pursuing College as an Undocumented Student
This article will help you discover how to make higher education a reality as an undocumented student from tackling roadblocks and finding affordable housing to educating yourself on the laws and policies that matter to you.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Check out Dreamers Roadmap for a list of scholarship for undocumented students. It’s also an app.
Check out Fiscal Tiger’s guide for DACA and undocumented students which helps explain the basics of financial aid for undocumented and DACA students. It also provides useful scholarship information, including a list of nationally recognized scholarships that do not require proof of residency in the United States, and which are specifically aimed for aiding undocumented students. Additional financial aid resources and legal aid are presented as well.
Paying for a Four-Year College
This calculator can help undocumented students determine whether they can receive in-state tuition when they transfer to a four-year college.
Family Preparedness Plan
This packet from the Immigrant Legal Resources Center will help everyone create a Family Preparedness Plan, regardless of immigration status. However, due to the additional challenges immigrant and mixed status families face, it also includes additional advice for immigrants.