Highline College Library: Immigrant and Refugee Resources: Supporting Undocumented Students

Definitions

What's the difference between undocumented students and DACA recipients?

Undocumented Students: The term undocumented can be applied to any person who lives or works in the United States without the legal protections of a citizen or permanent resident. Undocumented people do not automatically receive protection from DACA, and may come from any country.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a 2012 Obama administration executive order allowing people who were brought to the U.S. as children to legally live, go to school, drive, and work if certain criteria are met.

TRiO Support for Undocumented and DACA Students
Academic support, including academic advising and professional mentorship, tutoring, and community
Highline College Funding and Application Options for Undocumented Students
Washington College Grant
Students who are undocumented do not qualify for federal student aid. However, Washington’s Real Hope Act expanded eligibility for the Washington College Grant to low-income, non-citizen students. If you are eligible, complete the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for State Need Grant. All typical Financial Aid deadlines apply.
Benefits Hub (United Way)
Students can book an appointment online. Extensive financial help including food, housing, bus, utility bills, mental health, financial coaching, financial aid application assistance, free tax preparation, mental health, legal referrals, health insurance sign up and more.

Starting July 1, 2024, Washington state licensure boards will not be allowed to deny an applicant from obtaining a professional license or certification for lacking citizenship. Applicants will be able to provide an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) instead of a social security number (SSN), which means more equitable work opportunities, especially with students who want to obtain any licenses from this long list of professions.

Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Youth, A Guide for Success in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings (U.S. Dept of Ed, 2015)
American Immigration Council
Nonprofit researching "immigration policies and practices through innovative programs, cutting-edge research, and strategic legal and advocacy efforts." Offers state specific immigration data and facts, and regular news updates.