Overcoming Hurdles on the Path to Education Nicole

Outline Purpose: To educate and bring awareness about the experiences of undocumented latinx students

Undocumented Students Defined Our focus is on Undocumented Latin. X students. LATINX University of

Four Corners Activity Directions: Audience will be presented with a question. In each of

Admissions Policies Financial Aid What do you think the biggest obstacle is for undocumented

Statistics Each year 50, 000 -65, 000 undocumented immigrant students graduate from high schools

Plyler v Doe (1982) • Supreme Court - 1975 Texas case • Funding and

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) • • Implemented by President Obama • Discretionary,

Policy Barriers • Government Laws • Proposition 187 • Proposition 209 • Proposition 227

Financial Aid ● Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ○ Eligibility ● Scholarships

Tuition In State Resident Tuition (ISRT) ○ State Decision ○ 2015 statistics ○ State

ISU Policy ● Admission ○ International vs Domestic application ○ Admission standards are the

Undocumented Student Experiences • Financial considerations • Identity Development • Navigating campus resources •

As Individuals • Knowledge Initiative • Networking and Lobbying • Holistic Student Approach •

As an Institution • • Clearly Communicated Policy Community Partnerships Improve Campus Services •

Bibliography Allen, K. (2014). Legislation and Programs Support Undocumented Students in Florida. The Hispanic

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Overcoming Hurdles on the Path to Education Nicole Coffin Sarah Eikenberry Jodi Martin Kyle Perkins Vilaylak Sensouk

Outline Purpose: To educate and bring awareness about the experiences of undocumented latinx students in higher education • • Four Corners Activity Statistics Laws and Policies Financial Aid Tuition Experiences of Undocumented Students Solutions • Individually • Institutionally

Undocumented Students Defined Our focus is on Undocumented Latin. X students. LATINX University of Washington, 2016 UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

Four Corners Activity Directions: Audience will be presented with a question. In each of the four corners of the room, a response is assigned. The audience will then go to the corner that best expresses their opinion by standing in the corner that they choose. Each corner group will then Share to the large group why they decided on that choice.

Admissions Policies Financial Aid What do you think the biggest obstacle is for undocumented Latinx students trying to receive higher education? Negative University Experiences Other

Statistics Each year 50, 000 -65, 000 undocumented immigrant students graduate from high schools 5 -10% enroll in colleges as opposed to 66% national average Less than 2, 000 are likely to get a degree Gildersleeve, 2010 | Conger & Chellman, 2013 | Lee 2015

Plyler v Doe (1982) • Supreme Court - 1975 Texas case • Funding and admission • 14 th Amendment “Equal Protection” • Toll v Moreno “Education has a fundamental role in maintaining the fabric of our society and provides us the basic tools by which individuals might lead economically productive lives to the benefit of us all”

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) • • Implemented by President Obama • Discretionary, limited immigration benefit June 15, 2015 • Immigration Equality, 2015 Citizenship

Policy Barriers • Government Laws • Proposition 187 • Proposition 209 • Proposition 227 • California’s Assembly Bill 540 • Iowa Legislation Seif, 2004

Financial Aid ● Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ○ Eligibility ● Scholarships ○ Requirements ● Loans Federal Student Aid, 2015

Tuition In State Resident Tuition (ISRT) ○ State Decision ○ 2015 statistics ○ State Financial Aid Garibay, et al. , 2016

In State Resident Tuition (ISRT)

ISU Policy ● Admission ○ International vs Domestic application ○ Admission standards are the same ● ISRT (In State Resident Tuition) ○ State of Iowa: No policy ○ Iowa State University: Yes, if requested and requirements are met ● Policy ○ Not publicized

Undocumented Student Experiences • Financial considerations • Identity Development • Navigating campus resources • Future considerations Gildersleeve, 2010 | “Unfortunately, some of them just drop out because they can’t do it all. They still have to pay out of pocket. . . books, fees, and living expenses. They can’t get any financial aid. We are lucky if we can provide them with a couple of hundred of dollars a year in scholarships. ” - California Community College Counselor Munoz, 2008 | Munoz, 2013

How Can We Help?

As Individuals • Knowledge Initiative • Networking and Lobbying • Holistic Student Approach • Directly Challenge Barriers • Power of Relationships • Demonstrate Interest Convergence “It’s all because of the connections I have with this faculty member. . . that I even have a shot of being a competitive applicant for medical school. She has introduced me to a lot of people that help. ” -University of California Student Allen, 2014 | Gildersleeve, 2011 | Lizardy-Hajbi, 2011 | Munoz, 2013 | Shelton, 2014

As an Institution • • Clearly Communicated Policy Community Partnerships Improve Campus Services • Identity-Based Spaces • Specified Opportunities • Bilingual & Aware Counselors Continuous Dialogue “Sometimes I feel like they admitted me and then I got here and there isn’t open support about the fact that they admit undocumented students. Can [the administration] say that it’s OK for us to be here? Even though the letter said that we got in, it sometimes doesn’t feel like we’re entirely welcome. ” - Harvard University Student Allen, 2014 | Gildersleeve, 2011 | Lizardy-Hajbi, 2011 | Munoz, 2013 | Shelton, 2014

QUESTIONS?

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