Beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, each public institution of higher education in Illinois is required to designate an employee as the Undocumented Student Liaison. Undocumented Student Liaisons must be available on campus to provide assistance to undocumented students and students from mixed status families. An Undocumented Student Liaison’s primary duties are to streamline access to financial aid and provide academic support to students, which will allow the student to successfully matriculate to degree completion. Below, IBHE includes links to resources that may be beneficial to Undocumented Student Liaisons.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNDOCUMENTED LIAISONS NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
STATE OF ILLINOIS STATUTE
Illinois Undocumented Students Data
Migration Policy Institute: Illinois Demographics
American Immigration Council: Immigrants in Illinois
Higher Ed Immigration Portal: Illinois State Data
Legislation
Financial Aid Information
NAKASEC ITIN Info and Resources
Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
Immigrants Rising Scholarship & Fellowship List
IACAC: Financial Aid & Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Resources and Tips
IDHS: Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees
Northern Illinois University: Undocumented Student Resource Center
Program Electronic Review Management (PERM)
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP)
Resources for Ukrainian Arrivals
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
State Class Definitions for Professional & Occupational Licensure
College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students
Legal Assistance
National Immigrant Justice Center