The links below provide information about The Dream Act and DACA, as well as organizations that support immigrant and undocumented students.
TheDream.US Scholars: Southern has been a partner college of this scholarship and success program for immigrant youth. The University Access Programs (UAP) office provides support services to all TheDream.US scholars.
SCSU UndocuAlly Student Alliance (UASA): A student club that welcomes all immigrants and allies from all backgrounds, regardless of immigration status. UASA's mission is to support, educate, and create a community for undocumented students and allies.
SCSU Counseling Services: Emotional support via individual appointments with licensed counselors, social workers, and psychologists
Connecticut Students for a Dream: Youth-led organization advocating for Connecticut students
Unidad Latina en Accion: A grassroots organization of immigrants defending labor, civil, and human rights in New Haven, CT
Junta for Progressive Action: Junta's mission is to provide services, programs and advocacy that improve the social, political and economic conditions of the Latino community in greater New Haven while nurturing and promoting its cultural traditions as it builds bridges with other communities.
Connecticut Family Preparedness Plan: Office of Ned Lamont
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
United We Dream: The largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Accessing the American Dream: Pursuing College as an Undocumented Student
The following organizations provide direct legal services: