Information for Students | Open Illinois | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community

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Applying to Illinois

All students are welcome to apply to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign regardless of citizenship or residency status. At Illinois, an undocumented student’s legal status does not impact their admission decision.

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Financial Assistance

The Undocumented Student Support Services works with campus units to identify ways to provide scholarship opportunities that are accessible for undocumented students.

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Peer Support and Mental Health

Academic, social, and career support for undocumented students and their families.

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Legal Aid

Services at Illinois and in the community to assist undocumented students on immigration matters and humanitarian immigration relief.

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Get Involved

Make new friends, share your experiences, and create change for undocumented students, families, and the immigrant community within Champaign-Urbana.

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Additional Resources

Links to legislation & policies, resources for students whose families are impacted by deportation or removal, and questions about ICE officers on university property.