Toolkit for Undocumented Students Applying to College
General Resources:
My Undocumented Life
o Blog posts with student experiences, resources, opportunities, etc.
So Much Potential
o Various articles with different recommendations, insight, and tips for applying to college and applying for financial aid while undocumented (made by UNCG professor, so it is a lot of NC-specific materials)
Undocu Carolina
NASFAA’s Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students
Forsyth Tech Sponsorship Process
Advising Undocumented Students – Counselors | College Board
11 Tips for Undocumented Students Applying to College - NerdWallet
6 Things Undocumented Students Need to Know About College – BigFuture | College Board
Local Events:
Soy Un Lider at Guilford College happens once every Fall. Event for undocumented and/or firstgen Juniors and Seniors to attend. Opportunity to connect with Admissions staff from NC colleges who can give insight into applying while undocumented or first gen. Presentations and resources shared as well.
o Contact: soyunlider@guilford.edu or gherrera@guilford.edu (Gemma Herrera)
Scholarship Resources:
Latinx Ed College y Consejos Scholarships Spreadsheet
So Much Potential Scholarship Resource
MALDEF Scholarship Resources
UndocuCarolina Scholarships
National Scholarship opportunities:
The Dream.US
Golden Door Scholars
Immigrants Rising
Questbridge
Local Scholarship opportunities:
Crosby Scholarships
Hispanic League
Winston-Salem Foundation
Grants:
Forsyth Tech Hope & Opportunity Grant
Crosby Scholars Last Dollar Grant (opens in April for Seniors to apply to)
o Required to complete FAFSA estimator in place of FAFSA to apply
Crosby staff to connect with:
Your Crosby Advisor!
For Financial Aid assistance, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Advising: Ashly Wilson
o Awilson@crosbyscholars.org or schedule meeting here
Private Colleges in NC with Financial Aid Assessment worksheets (aka a Fin Aid form that undocumented students can fill out in lieu of FAFSA): (may be more than these, these are just the ones I have already heard of)
Meredith College
Guilford College (has to be directly requested by their Fin Aid Office)
Forsyth Tech