Higher Ed Immigration Portal An initiative by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
A digital platform that integrates data, policies, and resources about DACA and undocumented, refugee, other immigrant, and international students to support federal immigration reform, fuel change at the state and campus level, and build a diverse movement of partners and stakeholders advocating alongside these students.
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- College Corner: A Space for K-12 College Counselors Supporting Undocumented StudentsThe Presidents’ Alliance, along with partners launched College Corner, a new initiative designed specifically for K-12 educators and college counselors working to support undocumented students and their families.
- Legal Pathways HubResources to support access to employment-based visas and careers in the U.S. for non-citizen students and graduates, including Dreamers, and international students
- Refugee Resource HubAccess a suite of resources, tools, and trainings to help colleges and universities support refugee students and families.
- State Legislative TrackerExplore pending policies by state and impacted group on a variety of topics including tuition, financial aid, and licensure.
- Private Institutions ToolSee the admission and financial aid policies for undocumented students at private colleges and universities nationwide.
- FAFSA Resource HubThis resource hub provides up-to-date information and resources to support students from mixed-status immigrant families to complete the FAFSA.
- Refugee Funding and Support ToolThis interactive tool tracks public and private institution admission and financial aid policies and other support provided specifically to refugees and displaced students.
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View AllUndocumented Students in U.S. Higher Education
This report is based on data analysis commissioned by the Presidents’ Alliance and carried out by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI). The data estimates are drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 October supplement, which includes a one-year representative household sample obtained prior to the start of the second Trump There are 525,000 undocumented students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. Less than one quarter (approximately 129,900 are eligible for DACA). Recent policy changes at state and federal levels introduce new barriers that limit opportunities for undocumented individuals, both with and without DACA. Undocumented students and graduates contribute as entrepreneurs and taxpayers, advancing economic prosperity even when they face constraints on their postgraduate professional pathways. Learn more about the undocumented student population in higher education today.
Continue ReadingNavigating Program Name Changes: Considerations for Institutions
In 2026, the Presidents’ Alliance convened a working group of practitioners from institutions across the country who were navigating program or role changes affecting services for immigrant and undocumented students. The group met to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and identify considerations that may be helpful to other institutions facing similar transitions. Drawing on those discussions, this resource summarizes common themes, approaches, and lessons shared by working group participants
Continue ReadingJuly 2026 Massachusetts “High School Completers” Law Update: What You Need To Know
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to challenging the Massachusetts High School Completers Law. The lawsuit asks the court to invalidate the law, which allows certain students who attended high school in Massachusetts to qualify for in-state tuition and state financial aid, regardless of immigration status. At this time, nothing has changed for students. The filing of the lawsuit does not automatically change the law or students’ eligibility. The court has not issued any order preventing implementation of the High School Completers Law, and the law remains in effect while the litigation proceeds.
Continue ReadingSupporting Newcomer Students to Understand U.S. Taxes & Finances
Understanding finances is challenging for many students and there may be added challenges for refugee and displaced students who may be new to U.S. financial and tax systems
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Upcoming Events & Calendar
- Undocumented Students2026-27 UCoPA Kick Off
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Advancing Higher Education & Immigration
Uniting 40 partner organizations from the higher education and immigration fields, the Portal is an inclusive approach to making advocacy and best practice initiatives more cohesive and effective.
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