Directory of Student Programs and Opportunities
As part of ongoing efforts to increase DreamND resources at the University of Notre Dame, we would like to provide the Dream ND community of students a directory of student programs and opportunities. The directory can be found here.
In an effort to create equitable access to scholarly engagement and funding opportunities for all of our students, we encourage each department and campus unit to review how their student programs and opportunities may or may not be inclusive to students with undocumented, DACA, and TPS status. The graph below provides some possible solutions to current barriers within student programming and funding opportunities. This is not an end-all list, and we encourage you to help create meaningful and inclusive changes and alternative options in your department for our students.
We would love to hear from you and share information about your programs and funding opportunities with the undocumented student community.
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Things to Consider
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DACA and TPS
With valid work permit
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Undocumented
No SSN, No work permit
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Possible Solutions
Not end-all list
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Travel - Abroad
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NO
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NO
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Create equitable domestic options for research, travel abroad, etc.
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Travel - Domestic
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Can travel by plane with updated state ID that conforms with the REAL ID Act
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Travel by plane not recommended Consult legal advice for risks
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Offer multiple transportation options, check access to buildings ahead of time, connect with immigration attorney to assess travel risks
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Program costs and other fees
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Not eligible for federal funds, Can work to save, access to some private loans
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Not eligible for grants or loans that require SSN, cannot access employment
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Waive costs, Find additional funding options, Create inclusive fellowships, Find private donations, Consult with Office of Student Enrichment
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Background checks
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Use SSN
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Use ITIN or 000-00-000
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Check into this first for students
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Internships, Research, Professional exams, accreditations and licensing
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Can fill out I-9 employment form, May not be eligible for some federally funded projects
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Should NOT fill out I-9 form, May not be eligible for some federally funded projects
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Proactively inform students about eligibility issues; create alternative options such as earning academic credits vs. pay, service work, unpaid internships, job shadowing
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Application questions
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No visa, internally coded as international student at Notre Dame
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No visa, internally coded as international student at Notre Dame
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Omit asking immigration status/SSN or add “other” category if necessary; Openly state that program is open regardless of immigration status
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