The Common App will remove questions thought to deter undocumented students from applying to college and will launch an artificial intelligence chatbot that guides students through the application process.
Topics: Undocumented students
Supreme Court upholds DACA, protecting thousands in higher ed
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from immediately ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program—a program that benefits nearly half of the nation’s 454,000 undocumented college students.
New website highlights resources for undocumented students
Colleges and other higher education stakeholders are working to connect undocumented students with support as they shoulder both pandemic- and immigration-related threats to degree completion.
Far more undocumented students at U.S. colleges than previously thought, study finds
Two percent of all students in U.S. higher education are undocumented, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis offering a closer look at where those 454,000 students live, when they arrived, and what kinds of institutions they attend.
Georgetown’s new director for undocumented students focuses on support, awareness
Georgetown University this week welcomed Jennifer Crewalk, who will bolster the university’s undocumented student resources and help ensure the dignity and care of all members of the university community.
University presidents plan ways to help undocumented students
As higher ed awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, university leaders are taking stock of existing policies and systems, recognizing that undocumented students could need new paths to financial aid, work experience, and legal representation.
Georgetown urges Supreme Court to allow DACA to continue
Georgetown this month joined 18 other colleges and universities in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
How are colleges supporting undocumented students amid DACA limbo?
The uncertainty and family upheaval faced by undocumented students have prompted colleges to offer specialized support, such as emergency travel funds, legal aid, counseling, and online education options.
More undocumented students graduating high school than previously estimated
A new report indicates that 98,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year, up significantly from prior estimates placing that number at 65,000 students.
UndocuWeek highlights undocumented student experiences
Georgetown University students organized the most robust UndocuWeek to date, bringing together numerous student groups and hosting events on topics such as allyship, educational access, and political activism.
Colleges ramping up services for undocumented students as DACA nears Supreme Court
Many colleges are shoring up resources for undocumented students in anticipation of a possible Supreme Court ruling on DACA in 2019.
Report highlights strain on undocumented students, opportunities for colleges to boost support
A new study indicates that the vast majority of undocumented students work while attending college, sheds light on other quality-of-life factors, and outlines opportunities to better support that population.