Immigrant Student Support
Immigrant Student Support at Illinois is a multi-unit collaboration led by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community, La Casa Cultural Latina, the Immigration Law Clinic, and collaborations with community and student organizations. Through this collaborative approach, Immigrant Student Support connects students regardless of their citizenship status with key offices on campus.
Immigrant Student Support is led by Dr. Gioconda Guerra Pérez, Interim Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights, and Community and Undocumented Student Liaison for the university. Meet the team.
What is an Undocumented Student Resource Liaison?
Each public institution of higher education in the state of Illinois is required to designate an employee as the Undocumented Student Resource Liaison.
Undocumented Student Liaisons must be available on campus to provide assistance to undocumented students and students from mixed status families. An Undocumented Student Liaison’s primary duties are to streamline access to financial aid and provide academic support to students, which will allow the student to successfully matriculate to degree completion.
Support Resources
HOPE Scholarship
The Helping Others’ Personal Excellence (HOPE) Scholarship is a student-initiated fee that provides funds for students who demonstrate financial need yet do not otherwise qualify for financial aid.
Undocumented Student Ally Training
Learn about how immigration law impacts our students on campus and ways that you can support students.
Open Illinois Website
Open Illinois provides resources and guidance for current and prospective undocumented students. The Open Illinois site also includes information about legislation, policies, and an FAQ Related to Civil Immigration Enforcement Agents on University of Illinois Property.
Contact Us
Immigrant Student Support
Office of Academic Inclusive Excellence
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community
614 E. Daniel Street, Suite 302
Champaign, Illinois 61820
Phone: (217) 300-9580
Email: undocumented@illinois.edu