Resources for Under/Undocumented Students
Most of the websites below have a lot of Scholarship information
The Ultimate Guide for College Bound Undocumented Georgia Students
There is a huge misconception that students who are undocumented or have not resolved their immigration status cannot attend college. This is not true. This guide is meant to give you smart, trustworthy tips to put you one step ahead in your research process...so don’t be afraid to exploit all of (its) resources.
14 Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Many of the scholarships listed below are awarded annually, so if the deadline has passed, be sure to mark your calendar so that you can take apply for those scholarships when the applications open up again.
Guide for Undocumented HS and College Students
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This guide is for undocumented students with and without DACA, but the Informed Immigrant website has resources for Immigrant Help, Health, Education, and Life in the US.
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My Undocumented Life
Scholarships listed on Immigrants Rising
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Immigrants Rising has put together a list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility). Only opportunities with due dates within the next 180 days are shown in the list. Be sure to look for National scholarships
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Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) HACER:
Hispanic Achievers Committed to Excellence in Results
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Hispanic Achievers Committed to Excellence in Results (HACER) is a living-learning community designed to provide needed support for students on the path to graduation, while living on campus in GGC's suite-style housing. Click the link above to learn more about the benefits of joining.
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Golden Door Scholars
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Golden Door believes immigration status shouldn’t determine opportunity. Tenacity and hard work should. Undocumented students invest in their education and define their futures with the Golden Door Scholarship. Our scholarship program offers not only financial aid but also career readiness support, mentorship, and a vibrant, diverse community.
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TheDream.US
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Oglethorpe University is the only college in-state that lists TheDream.US as a partner college. TheDream.US provides scholarships to qualified immigrant students who came to the United States as children, or “DREAMers.”
Freedom University
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Based in Atlanta, Freedom University provides rigorous college preparation classes, college and scholarship application assistance, and social movement leadership training for undocumented students banned from equal access to public higher education in Georgia.
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Latino Community Fund Georgia
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The Latino Community Fund supports Latino-serving and Latino-led nonprofit organizations and the Latinx community as a whole in Georgia. This support includes advocacy work, program development, technical assistance, grant making and more. Our mission is to be a catalyst for investment, collaborative work, and positive narrative with and within the Latinx/Hispanic community in Georgia.
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Resources from the University of North Georgia
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This guide provides undocumented students and counselors with resources to navigate the college application process and financial aid at UNG (En español). The University of North Georgia enrolls DACA recipients and undocumented students. We have many online degree programs at affordable tuition rates.
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Dual Enrollment
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Georgia House Bill (H.B.) 444, signed into law in April 2020, allows students, regardless of their immigration status, to participate in dual enrollment programs at no cost.
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