357: Supporting Undocumented Students with the College Search Process




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <br> <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-04-at-11.49.15-AM.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> The college search process is intimidating for any families; add an “undocumented” status, and it becomes even more complex. <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode, Megan walks us through some basic things to think about for any undocumented students and families, as well as the professionals who support them. <br> <br> <br> <br> We discuss:<br> <br> <br> <br> * the definition of undocumented * the college-related challenges of being undocumented* college-search related actions that may jeopardize your status or risk deportation * what do do once you’re in college* how to support students who are undocumented* and more.<br> <br> <br> <br> Megan also shares some resources for undocumented students: <a href="http://thedream.us/">The Dream</a>, <a href="https://mydocumentedlife.org/">My Undocumented Life</a>, and<a href="http://dreamersroadmap.org/">The Dreamer’s Roadmap</a>. <br>