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DACA Information

Students who qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are welcome at Drake University and encouraged to apply for admission.

Know Your Rights: Immigration Issues in the Drake University Community

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., for a virtual informational session entitled, "Know Your Rights: Immigration Issues in the Drake University Community." This presentation will address issues anticipated to impact Drake University students and the Drake University community in the coming years. The presentation will focus on the rights of noncitizens and allies in our community. Please register here. We will send the meeting link early the week of December 15.

Resources

Below are several resources that may be useful as you navigate the university experience. Prospective students: please contact Joel Johnson, dean of admission (joel.johnson@drake.edu) for more information.

College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students

A comprehensive guide designed to provide assistance to high school counselors and other individuals who work with undocumented students. This guide includes:

Please note - some resources are specific to the State of Illinois.

Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Youth

A guide provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

New Legislation

Information on new legislation for Dreamers

Bridge Act: H.R. 496 in the House, sponsored by Reps. Coffman (R-CO) and Gutierrez (D-IL) and the S. 128 in the Senate, sponsored by Sens. Graham (R-SC) and Durbin (D-IL)
TheDREAM Act: sponsored by Reps. Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Roybal-Allard (D-CA) as H.R. 3440, in the House, and in the Senate by Sens. Graham (R-SC) and Durbin (D-IL) as S. 1615.
FWD.us About our Cause: Uniting Behind Immigration Reform
FWD.us Immigration Reform in Depth: Resource Center

Legal Resources for DACA Recipients

DACA recipients can find a variety of Iowa immigration service providers through the Iowa Department of Human Rights website.
Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) is an inter-denominational immigration advocacy organization based in Des Moines. JFON provides free legal aid in their Des Moines office and in clinics across the state.
ImmigrationLawHelp.org

Financial Resources for DACA Recipients

DACA renewal fee resources
DACA students can contact Tony Tyler, Director of Student Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion, at 515-271-3677, regarding any scholarship questions.

Know Your Rights—Continued

Resources for understanding your rights when encountering federal immigration agents or law enforcement

Safety, Health, and Wellness Resources for DACA Recipient Students

DACA students can submit an anonymous inquiry using Drake’s Ethics Point service. Upon receipt of an inquiry, a response will be sent to the originating party back through the Ethics Point site.
For confidential counseling support, DACA students can contact the University Counseling Center at 515-271-3864.