The College Office isl aware that students facing immigration issues, either for themselves, or their family, are very concerned about what the future may bring. Undocumented students may face additional financial hurdles in the college process.
Please know that free, high quality legal advice and support is out there for you. If you or your family are facing any immigration concerns and need legal counsel, or simply want to learn more about your rights as an undocumented student, DACA student, etc. please contact one of these organizations.
Action NYC: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/help/legal-services/actionnyc.page
CUNY Citizenship Now: http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/
Immigration Law Unit-Legal Aid Society: http://www.lawhelpny.org/organization/legal-aid-society-immigration-law-unit-1/immigrationimmigrants/deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca
Toolkit for Undocumented Students: https://caranyc.org/undocumented-student-toolkit/
Unlocal.org: http://www.unlocal.org/main-page/
If you are seeking scholarships, please see the links below. Please also remember that undocumented students can now qualify for New York State Financial Aid (TAP or Excelsior) through the passing of the NYS Dream Act.
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
https://mydocumentedlife.org/2016/09/12/scholarships-open-to-undocumented-students/
https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources/
Please also remember that your counselors here at Stuy are here to support you.
