Undocumented Student Support
Contact Us
Office of Undocumented Student SupportNorthern Illinois University
Campus Life Building 230
545 Lucinda Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
undocumented@niu.edu
Connect With Us
Get Involved
You can join groups that support undocumented students, like DREAM Action NIU.
School Supplies
We have notebooks, folders and more to share, thanks to generous donations.
Financial Aid Help
You have options for paying for your education—we can help you understand them.
Your Legal Rights
We can help you learn your legal rights and know what to do in certain situations.
Understand your rights.As reflected in our vision statement, NIU is a community of diverse people that provides access for a broad spectrum of students in a respectful climate. We're dedicated to intentionally addressing complex issues faced by undocumented students.
Staff is available in person and online through email and Microsoft Teams, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you would like to set up an appointment, please email amendoza7@niu.edu. For all other inquiries, please contact Sandy López, Ph.D., at slopez1@niu.edu. We are looking forward to hearing from you!