Undocumented Students Are Living in Fear on College Campuses. The Effects of Campus Raids
March 19, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado Amid ICE raids on college campuses, immigrant and undocumented students are living in fear for themselves and family members
The Politics of Exclusion: How Trump’s Immigration Policies Affect College Access
February 17, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Trump’s executive order on immigration and rescinding protected areas have created fear among undocumented students
Federal TRIO Program Eligibility
August 23, 2024 by EdTrust EdTrust comment on Federal TRIO Program Eligibility
In Limbo: An Immigrant Student’s Path to a College Degree
June 26, 2024 by Grace Aiyedogbon A former undocumented student shares the challenges she encountered on the road to an undergraduate degree.
How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess
June 12, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado The release of the Better FAFSA, the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was greatly anticipated, promising an opportunity to expand the potential of higher education and access to social mobility.
Updated Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers
June 11, 2024 by EdTrust Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number in Connection With Person Authentication Service (PAS).
Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers
February 23, 2024 by EdTrust Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).
How Colleges Can Better Support Undocumented Students in the Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Ban
November 17, 2023 by Jaime Ramirez-Mendoza Here are some recommendations on how colleges can better support undocumented students in the wake of the affirmative action ban and remove barriers that often deter these students from obtaining a postsecondary degree.
An Undocumented Student’s Uphill Road to College and Career Success
June 14, 2023 by Alexa Maqueo Toledo As a DACA recipient in Tennessee, my higher education journey wasn’t easy. I didn’t qualify for in-state tuition because my state prohibits undocumented students from accessing it. Never mind that…