NYSYLC presents our fifth year of the Undocu Academy! The Undocu-Academy ("Academy") is a closed community group for New York City Undocumented High School youth. The Academy provides a space for undocumented youth ages 17- 19 to build community, learn from peers, and connect with community members. Through these spaces, the Academy promotes self-expression, self-advocacy, educational advancement, and leadership development. We are a youth-led program that aims to guide undocumented youth to realize and embrace their power and agency for post-high school implementation through political education.  

The Undocu Academy provides mentoring, 1-1 guidance with college and financial aid applications, workshops on options after high school and adulting as undocumented students, and scholarship opportunities. We require students to attend 2-hour sessions twice a week and actively communicate with mentors and facilitators.

Once you have filled out this form, you may receive an invitation for an interview during July to further learn about you and discuss your fit for the program. There is limited space, so we urge you to apply to submit your application before the deadline. If you have any questions, contact us at edu@nysylc.org.