All BMCC student resources are available to DACA and undocumented students including Health Services. Please contact us if you have any difficulty or questions about BMCC services for students.
- All BMCC student resources are available to all students regardless of immigration status including and not limited to those on the BMCC Student Hub. There may be some scholarships or financial aid restrictions due to the source of the funding from a federal source.
- There are some resources we highly recommend undocumented students check out at BMCC:
- The Center for Belonging and Inclusion is a new space on campus that programs for belonging and community.
- The Advocacy and Resource Center organizes immigration clinics and connects students with legal, health care and other services.
- The Counseling Center offers crisis and personal counseling for students who may be experiencing stress associated with immigration concerns.
- The Center for Career Development, can assist you with resumes, interview skills and developing career readiness.
Student Success Cohort Programs
All BMCC students, including students who are undocumented and/or DACA-recipients, are eligible to participate in BMCC student success programs, such as: ASAP, Learning Academy (BLA), and College Discovery. For more information, contact studentsuccess@bmcc.cuny.edu.
CUNY Policy
BMCC’s student resources are provided in accordance with the CUNY policy. Students can expect their information to be protected in the following ways, as reiterated in a recent message from the Chancellor:
- CUNY will protect student record information in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act;
- CUNY will not turn over student information to immigration enforcement authorities except pursuant to court order;
- CUNY will not request or gather information about students’ citizenship or immigration status in the course of providing educational or other services or in connection with public safety activities except as required in connection with tuition or financial aid eligibility; and
- CUNY will not permit immigration enforcement officials to enter its campuses except to the extent required by a warrant or court order.
