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Undocumented and DACA Resources: UIUC Resources

This guide provides links to resources aimed at undocumented and DACA recipient members of the Champaign-Urbana community.

La Casa

Since its founding in 1974, La Casa Cultural Latina at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Latina/o students and the campus community, as well as local and global communities. La Casa reflects the diversity of Latina/o cultures and exemplifies el éxito Latino that shapes the Americas in our contemporary world. The mission of La Casa Cultural Latina is to promote a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere through the development of educational, cultural, socio-political, and social programs that lead to greater recruitment, retention, advancement, and empowerment of Latina/o students.  [Taken from website]

Their resources for Undocumented/DACA Students can be found here: https://oiir.illinois.edu/la-casa-cultural-latina/resources/resources-undocumented-daca-students

Open Illinois

Open Illinois provides information, resources and guidance for undocumented, DACA and those impacted by immigration reform.those impacted by immigration reform. [Taken from website]

  • Resources available at UIUC for students. 

  • Support students with ally ship training and reaching out to our students in I-Cause.

  • Concerns that many indivudals have and some answers to help. 

  • Faculty/Staff information and what their role in this process is. 

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Scholarships

All of these link to sites that contain multiple scholarships available to Undocumented and DACA students. 

Social Media

More Resources Available

  • Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations
    • Seeks to create a culture of understanding and awarness by hosting training events, reporting acts of intolerance, and providing resources to be involved in supporting students of all backgrounds. 
  • Resources for Undocumented Students
    • Explains how to apply to the University of Illinois of Urbana-Champaign as an undergraduate student. It also includes definitions and links to applications needed for enrollment. 
  • Student Legal Services
    • Provides legal services and awareness to students. Includes resources specifically for DACA.