Disadvantages Of Being A Low Income Student

As a first generation, low income student, it is very important for me to get as much help as possible. Being the first person in my family to attend a University puts me at a disadvantage for college but with the help of EAOP I understand better what to do while beginning my undergraduate career. As a low income student I was ignorant to the different possible ways to apply to college or whether to even apply. I had a vague understanding of the necessary steps to take if I wanted to apply to college. Indeed there are programs available however, as an undocumented student I am in disadvantage. There was a time when I wanted to be part of a program but since that it received funding from the government it intimidated me to join
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As an undocumented student who comes from a third world country it was difficult for me to adapt to a new culture and having to learn the language was a barrier for me because I was not able to communicate my ideas and thoughts. Although as an undocumented student there is help being provided such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), AB540 and Dream Act however, since I was not present in this country by 2007, I do not qualify for DACA. This takes away other benefits that I can take advantage of such as possibly getting a driver's license and a SSN. By obtaining a SSN will help me obtain a job and other possible benefits. Furthermore, as an undocumented student, the help given to me can be taken away at any time because it's not a law and that would put me in greater disadvantage than I already am. Being undocumented is challenging since that I do not receive the same benefits as other students who are either born or are citizens of this country because they are able to take advantage of different benefits such as scholarships and help from the government. Those benefits can vary from health cares to programs that