Resources for DACA, ASSET, and Undocumented Students

Education Abroad supports undocumented students, staff, and their families. 

If you are a DACA and/or ASSET student or are undocumented, we are here to support you and answer any questions you might have about studying abroad or studying on a domestic program in the US. We encourage all students to have an experience that promotes academic, professional, and personal growth while at CU Boulder. While planning your program either abroad or in the US, you'll want to work with our office and make use of the the resources and staff in CU's Center for Inclusion and Social Change.

Students with DACA may be able to participate in an education abroad program but must apply for and obtain Advance Parole (permission to re-enter the United States after going abroad). Advisors in Education Abroad can talk to you about selecting a program that meets your academic needs, and we always recommend you work with legal counsel to discuss and apply for Advance Parole. That process can take many months and sometimes over a year and does come with an expense.

Study away / domestic travel opportunities can also be an option for students who are not eligible to apply for Advance Parole. These programs often require less financial expense since Advance Parole is not required and neither is international airfare:

• CU in D.C.: Put classroom learning into real world action by living, studying, and interning in the nation's capital. 
• INVST program: Leadership training for students who are passionate about social and environmental justice. 
• Alternative Breaks: A program through CU's Volunteer Resource Center allowing groups of CU students to complete a community project.

Below are resources for students, families and others looking for additional information:

• DACA
• Advance Parole
• Real ID
• The Advance Parole Travel Guide provides an overview of what Advance Parole is and how it works, how to fund your trip, the requirements of the application, preparing to travel, experiences abroad, and readjusting to life in the States.

IMPORTANT:  The information on this page is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.

PLEASE NOTE:  Re-entry back into the US cannot be guaranteed by the University, and the University makes no warranties or representations with respect to successful re-entry, even with advance parole authorization and approval of the education abroad program from the education abroad office. Students must assess and assume the risks associated with re-entry, and are strongly encouraged to discuss re-entry with their legal counsel.