The struggles of undocumented college students

Project (M.S.W., Social Work)--California State University, Sacramento, 2012.This research study will contribute to a growing body of literature, which illustrates the challenges, experiences, and stressors that affect undocumented students when attending institutions of higher learning in the United States. The study is based on ten undocumented students who attended college while they were undocumented. The author conducted qualitative interviews, engage in analysis and presented findings. The findings show, 1) undocumented students encounter many financial burdens due to their undocumented status, 2) undocumented students are resilient when it comes to completing their college career. These undocumented students continue to be motivated because they want to accomplish their American dream. The information from this study hopes to provide insight to professionals and the public in regards to undocumented students.Social Wor