Resources for Students & Alumni with Undocumented Status
The Career Center is here to support you as you explore your interests, gain experience, and work toward your goals. Check out the following resources for career exploration, internship/job search, and more.
DACA and the Workplace
American Immigration Council – Q&A about DACA and The Dream Act, as well as a thorough list of topics and articles relating to immigration.
My Undocumented Life – Information, and a community for undocumented immigrants, including scholarship and internship opportunities, strategies for navigating the educational system, and information on how to apply for DACA.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC) – NILC is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income. See their DACA section for FAQs about DACA and workplace rights.
National Networks
UndocuUndergrads National Network – Part of the My Undocumented Life site, this listserv offers students a chance to share resources and be part of a support network of others with undocumented status.
UndocuBlack Network – A multi-generational network of current and formerly undocumented Black people, UndocuBlack Network fosters community, facilitates access to resources, and more.
Entrepreneurship & Work Options Regardless of Immigration Status
Immigrants Rising Entrepreneurship Flyer – Information and webinars on working as an independent contractor, LLCs, an Entrepreneurship Fellowship, grants for entrepreneurs, and much more.
Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC): Empowers undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation.
Student Caffe: Information on opportunities that DACA/undocumented students can and cannot apply for.
Applying to and Financing Graduate School
Navigating Graduate School: Guide for Undocumented Students – Offers extensive information about applying to and attending graduate or professional school as a student with undocumented status. Topics addressed include the application process, accessing financial aid, transportation, employment, taxes and resources for support.
My Undocumented Life – The “Stories” section of the site contains reflections from current and formerly undocumented grad students.
DREAMer’s Roadmap – Scholarship database and mobile application designed to help students with undocumented status locate scholarship resources.
Immigrants Rising: Sholarships that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency
Law and Medical School Resources
LSAT & Credential Assembly Service Fee Waivers – The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) offers fee waivers for qualified applicants, including students with DACA or those who have applied for DACA.
Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) – PHD is a rapidly growing network of 800+ health career bound students with undocumented status across 42 different states, representing various career interests. The site offers a helpful resources section and the opportunity to join the PHD network.
The College Advising Corps (CAC) is a national non-profit organization that works to increase the rates of college enrollment and completion among low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented high school students.
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Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) is located in the basement of University Lutheran Church and provides a welcoming environment, food, and shelter to adults experiencing homelessness. Youth2Youth (Y2Y) is in the basement of the First Parish in Cambridge and focuses …
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