1. Creating Connections for Undocumented Students at the University of Washington-Seattle
Magdalena Fonseca, M.Ed., University of Washington
Noe Valdovinos, M.Ed., University of Washington
Jaime Soto, M.Ed., University of Washington

2. Overview Understanding the Undocumented Student Identity
U.S. Statistics
Washington State Landscape
Undocumnted Student Recruitment: UW
WASFA & HB 1079
Leadership Without Borders Center
TheDream.US Scholarship
Important Resources
Process of application for Undocumented Students
Overview of statistics
What’s going on with UW?
Political climate / impact of WASFA / HB 1079
Understanding Undocumented Student Identity
Basic know student rights
Best practices / LWB model
Important Resources

3. Understanding the Undocu Stuent Identity
An undocumented immigrant lacks lawful status granted by federal authorities
Overstayed a visa and lost status
Entered the U.S. without inspection
WHAT DOES UNDOCUMENTED MEAN?
Peer Mentoring
Allies
Scholarships
Personal Expenses
Mental Health Counseling
Feeling Depressed
Afraid of failing in college
Career Counseling
Leadership Development
Safe Space / Community
Support with specific majors/fields of study
Access to reputable legal information
Academic Counseling
Advocacy
Housing
DACA
Problems at home
Graduate School
26%
API
Undocumented Folks
Mixed status families

4. Statistics in the United States
11.3 million undocumented individuals in the U.S. (Pew Hispanic Center, 2014).
Almost 1.2 million under 18 years old and 4.4 million under the age of 30 (Pew Hispanic Center, 2014).
682, 750 DACA Recipients as of January 2018, it is estimated that million were eligible to apply in Program participation rate: 52% (Migration Policy Institute, 2018)
In 2008, up to 65,000 undocumented students graduated from high schools each year in the U.S. (Gonzales, 2008).
Estimation is that only 5-10% of these students pursue post-secondary education (only 1% graduate from college)

5. Washington State Landscape
Tuition Equity Law 2003: HB1079
Washington State Financial Aid 2014: SB 6523
10th State with largest population of Undocumented immigrants (2%)
250,000 undocumented individuals reside in Washington State (American immigration Council, 2014)
34,000-42,500, the estimated number of undocumented individuals under the age of 18 living in Washington state (Nerini, 2008)
University of Washington—public research university located in Seattle, Washington. It is the flagship of the six public universities in Washington. Seattle, Tacoma, Bothell
46,686 students (Fall 2017)
456 undocumented students on all three campuses
180 self-identified to Leadership Without Borders
Mexico, Korea, China, Philippines, Honduras, El Salvador, Poland, Canada, Ethiopia

6. Undocumented Student Recruitment
Website
College Access Designated Team Member
Partnerships on Campus

7. Website washington.edu/admissions/undocumented/

8. College Access Designated Team Member - UW Admissions
We are proud to be a university that wholeheartedly welcomes and supports undocumented students of all ethnicities and nationalities.
I am undocumented, can I apply to the UW? YES! You can apply regardless of your immigration status.
There is no federal or state law that prohibits undocumented students admissions to public or private universities in Washington state.
If an undocumented student is living in WA state or USA, they will fill out the domestic application, not the international application for UW.

9. UW Admissions - Key Items

10. WASFA & HB 1079 These are unique to WA State:
Washington Application For State Financial Aid (WASFA)
House Bill 1079
As of now won’t be affected
These are unique to WA State – as of now won’t be affected

11. Partnerships on Campus
Office of the Registrar
Office of Student Financial Aid
Student Experience: Leadership Without Borders Center

12. Leadership Without Borders—undocumented student program est. 2014
WASFA Support
Husky Lending Library – 460 books, $23,000 cost savings
Financial Resources
Undocu Ally, presentations, workshops, trainings & Directory
Connecting point to multiple resources across campus
Campus Climate
Counseling staff dedicated to undocumented student issues
Leadership development workshops and resources
Student Learning & Development
Partnerships with community organizations (CSF, 21 Progress, NWIRP, Seattle Counseling Services, WA Immigrant Solidarity Network)
Community Partnerships
Dedicated resources and outreach programs for families
Family Outreach
Undocu Ally Trainings & Awareness Campaign
Partnerships with community organizations and School Districts
Pre-College Support
Internships and DACA support
Graduate School pathways
Beyond College
Working with undocumented students since 2001
180 self-identified UW Students (456 receive WASFA)
800 square ft. space, open: 9am to 6pm M-F
Sofas, workspace, TV, artwork, mini- fridge, resource center, peer staff
1 FTE, 2 student employees, 4 interns

13. The Undocu Center Model
Empowerment:
Create a space for community building and focused on undocumented students’ leadership development.
Equity:
Develop a wide support network of allies and resources to increase equity for undocumented students.
EMPOWERMENT
EQUITY
Empathy:
Promote collaboration, inclusion, and equity across campus and the at-large community through empathy.
Education:
Lead an Undocu Ally education/training campaign throughout our campus and community
EMPATHY
EDUCATION

14. The Undocu Center Model
Empowerment: Are we creating a safe and empowering campus climate with and for undocumented students?
Equity: Are we increasing access and equity for all undocumented students?
Education: Are we raising awareness and preparing professionals and institutions to better serve undocumented students?
Empathy: Are we promoting inclusion and empathy for undocumented students and other underserved student populations?
EMPOWERMENT
EQUITY
EMPATHY
EDUCATION

15. TheDREAM.US Scholarship
You are eligible to apply if you are attending a WA CC and plan to transfer to UW with an AA completed
Have a 3.0 GPA of above
Have not previously attended a 4- year institution
Intend to enroll full-time at UW
Have DACA or TPS or certify that you meet immigration criteria set forth: 1). Came to the US. Before reaching our 16th Birthday and demonstrate significant unmet financial need.

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Guides for undocs on iimigrant rights, family preparedness, and more
Resources for service providers and schools to support undoc families

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