Undocumented Students’ Barriers to Completing Higher Education

  • Yesenia Muruato

Student thesis: Master's ThesisMaster of Science (MS)

Abstract

This study sought to examine the circumstances that influence DACA recipients in the United States to withdraw from their undergraduate institutions. This qualitative study on undocumented/DACA students who have left higher education prior to degree completion. It identifies the impact of immigration status on enrollment decisions, reasons for leaving higher education, obstacles students faced, and what programs or services might have successfully intervened and given them the opportunity to continue enrollment.
Date of Award2022
Original languageAmerican English
Awarding Institution
  • Eastern Illinois University
SupervisorJon K. Coleman (Supervisor)

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Education

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