Undocumented Graduate & Professional Student Resource Hub

This resource hub aspires to be a comprehensive central point where campuses and students can find information on graduate and professional school access, retention and success. It is meant to be a living document that will be updated regularly and include any new resources that campuses and organizations develop.

Apply to Graduate and Professional School

Making post-baccalaureate plans can be challenging for undocumented students especially those without DACA. The resources in this section will help students take the initial step toward applying to graduate or professional school. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list but one we hope students find useful in getting started in their graduate and professional journey.

In this section you can find information on:

General Application Guides
Law School Guides
Institution Specific Guidelines
Teaching and Education

Private Institutions Tool
This private institution interactive tool tracks admission and financial aid policies for undergraduate undocumented students interested in attending a private college or university. The tool will soon include data for undocumented graduate students.

I chose my program because of the generous financial aid package, the intellectual fit of my program, and the proximity to my family.
Anonymous Ph.D. student at Private Research University

Career Tips for Undocumented, DACA & DREAMer Learners

Northeastern University

Career design tools and resources including career tips, professional associations, career resources, professional development, and campus resources.

Higher Education Guide to Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

Guidelines and suggestions for college and university administrators who wish to establish and implement funding and experiential opportunities for undocumented undergraduate and graduate students.

Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration’s Undocumented Graduate Students Initiative

Higher Education Immigration Portal

Resources for institutions seeking to recruit, enroll, and support undocumented graduate and professional students, as well as for undocumented students seeking to pursue graduate or advanced degrees.

FAQ on Experiential and Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Higher Education Immigration Portal

The FAQ document provides campuses and their legal counsel with information on developing nonemployment-based, funded experiential opportunities for undocumented students.

Navigating Grad School Applications as an Undocumented Student

Chelsea OseiUniversity of Connecticut

A blog post for prospective graduate students for financial aid, student resources, and testing.

Tips for Applying to Graduate School as an Undocumented Student

CarolinaMy Undocumented Life

Resources for Undocumented Graduate Students

My Undocumented Life

At My Undocumented Life, we have compiled a list of key information & resources to help you navigate the graduate school application process and experience as a graduate school student while undocumented (with or without DACA), including fellowship opportunities that are open to undocumented students and advice from former/current undocumented graduate students. We will continue to expand this resource page so please make sure to bookmark it!

Institutional Guidance

Pre-Health Dreamers

These guides provide information on how to apply for health-centered programs that consider undocumented applicants with temporary benefits, DACA, or other immigration statuses.

TheDream.US Navigating Graduate School

Tania WilcoxTheDream.US

Webinar with several DREAMers who are currently attending or have attended graduate school discussing (1) How to choose a graduate school, (2) Financing a graduate school education, (3) Writing the Statement of Purpose (a key component of graduate school application, and (4) Tips and Resources.

2021Resource List

Graduate School Mini-Conference Resource List Created by: TheDream.US & Carolina Valdivia

Carolina ValdiviaTheDream.US

A resource compilation that contains information on entrance fee waivers, funding opportunities, general grad school guides, and information for individuals interested in graduate school outside of the U.S.

The Ultimate Guide for College Bound Undocumented Georgia Students

This guide is directed toward school counselors and student advocates to support undocumented youth in Georgia high schools who desperately seek a college education. This guide illuminates a route for teachers, students, and counselors.

Graduate School Prep Toolkit for Undocumented Students

Leadership Without BordersUniversity of Washington

The toolkit provides information to those interested in professional programs such as medical school. Some information may be relevant to current graduate students. The guide provides specific information about graduate programs and support at the University of Washington and Washington State.

Navigating Graduate School: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students

This guide details the legal and practical concerns of undocumented students without DACA who are contemplating or currently pursuing a graduate school education.

Undocumented Graduate & Professional Student Handbook

Advisory Council on Immigration PolicyUCLA

General overview for undocumented students who wish to pursue graduate and/or professional studies at UCLA. The handbook contains resources, organizations, and scholarship/fellowship information.

Undocu-Grad School Guide by the NYSYLC

This guidebook is to help undocumented and DACAmented folks considering graduate school/post-baccalaureate/professional education, specifically individuals living in New York State. The handbook contains guides, resources, and a general overview of graduate school/law/medicine/professional licenses.

UCLA School of Law Undocumented Student Resources

UCLA School of Law

Careers in Immigration Law and Immigrants’ Rights

Addie Dickens, Hiroshi MotomuraOffice of Public Interest Programs UCLA School of Law

The purpose of this career guide is to guide law students and graduates along this path, by offering information and advice, and by showcasing different routes that alumni and students in this field have traveled.

The Dream.US Law School Guide

The following is a guide with four recommendations for those who are seeking to attend Law School.

The University of Chicago Undocumented/DACAmented

University of Chicago

George Washington University Undocumented Student Applicants

George Washington University

UC Davis’ AB540 and Undocumented Student Center

CUNY The City University of New York – Undocumented Student Support

City University of New York

UC Merced’s Graduate Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Washington’s Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE)

University of Washington

Undocumented Students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: A Resource Guide to Navigating College

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The University of Michigan Undocumented Students

University of Michigan

Pitzer College – Undocumented and DACA Students

Pitzer College

Graduate Aid At Stanford University for Undocumented Students

Stanford University

Nevada State College UndocuTeacher Resource Center

Nevada State College

This resource is intended to help bridge the existing gaps to make the teaching profession accessible & equitable for ALL undocumented immigrant communities.

Aspiring UndocuEducators’ Guide to Self-Advocacy

Ariana Mangual Figueroa, Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, Aurora Chang, and Daniela AlulemaCUNY-IIE

A report that describes the challenges and conditions faced by undocumented immigrants to obtain a degree in education and work in their discipline.

FAQ on Immigration and Education

Brian Aguilar Avila, Daniela Alulema and Tatyana KleynCUNY-IIE

This page lists commonly asked questions and answers that impact immigrant students and families in New York State, as well as the PK-12 and higher education educators and community members who support and serve them.