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The pursuit for jobs, internships, and post-grad opportunities for undocumented students can be a strenuous process if you are not sure where to look. With the understanding that the process can be overwhelming at times, we wanted to ensure that students in this position have a starting point in their search.

Here you will also find pages and organizations that provide legal resources, financial resources, and even stories about undocumented people who have experiences in different fields. The information provided is not exhaustive, so please use this as a starting point in your search. You will also find additional resources provided on The Butler Center's site. If you have any further questions, please visit the Career Center to speak with a Consultant. If there are any resources you think would be useful to add to our page, please email us to let us know.

Please contact organizations directly to confirm their eligibility requirements. Also, this provides some initial information regarding internships.

Are undocumented students eligible for summer employment opportunities?

Undocumented students have limitations seeking some summer employment oppportunities if they do not have a work permit, but there are still programs that work with students who are not approved or are still waiting for approval. The following are some of those programs:

STEM field Summer Programs

1. If you are looking for summer research opportunities and development programs in STEM fields, take a look at
2. Pomona College compiled some resources specifically for 
3. is a an organization dedicated to increasing the pool of underrepresented scientists

Other Resources Regarding Internships and Fellowships

1. supports undocumented students in college to connect with others, find internships, and receive guidance in pursuing different opportunities
2. Don't forget that ºÚÁϳԹÏ's Public Interest Fellowship Program provides opportunities for CC students that offer great support systems and networks

Post-Grad Opportunities

Pre-Health and Pre-Med

1. support undocumented pre-health students through peer support and professional development. If you are searching for resources for information in related career paths or interested in their advocacy efforts for increased access to health careers and health care for the undocumented community, this is the place to begin

Law School

1. Facebook Group
2. (LSAC) offers fee waivers for the LSAT if you cannot pay the fee. Please note that you are only eligible for this waiver if you have DACA or have applied for DACA. Sign up for to receive emails directly from law schools offering fee waivers.
3. empowers people of color to enter law school and become attorneys. Some of their programs are open to undocumented students and many of their resources are helpful in applying to law school regardless of status
4. offers some resources and financial support open to undocumented students

Graduate School

1. is a collective of undocumented students interested in academia and undocumented students who are currently on their journey in a doctoral program. They use the term "UndocuPhDs" to define their work as researchers, community leaders, and advocates for the undocumented community
2. My Undocumented Life:
3. has helpful resources to apply to Graduate School and stories from undocumented students
4. is a podcast featuring resources and support for first generation students and their families

Other employment opportunities

1. Social media has served to share a lot of opportunities among the undocumented community. Check out the Facebook
2. University of Pennsylvania provides many resources to support undocumented students including a list of 

COMMUNITY & LEGAL RESOURCES

Colorado

1. MOSAIC at UCCS compiled that provide local, social, and legal assistance. They also include a lot of great information and
2. Look for organizations in Colorado listed in the which only includes nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services

National

1. Informed Immigrant's is a holistic guide for anyone seeking more information about your rights outside and inside your home, your rights in the workplace, how to prepare your family, and much more
2. created an accessible, online tool for people to see their possibilities for a path to legal status. This free tool directs people to legal information and refers them to nonprofit legal services

FUNDING RESOURCES

Information on scholarships, fellowships, and other funding sources:

1. is a free national mobile app that helps find scholarships for undocumented students
2. (My Undocumented Life)
3. Immigrant Rising's List of and that don't require Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency
4. is the nation's largest scholarship provideer for undocumented students and those with TPS
6. Funding Students Fighting for Social Change
7. for New Americans support and honors immigrants and refugees pursuing full-time graduate degrees
8. Immigrant Rising's : A guide for how to become an independent contractor