DACA and Undocumented Student Resources for College
Upcoming College Fairs and Information Sessions
Financial Aid Workshop in Spanish
November 13th @ 6pm at Erwin High School
For more info click here!
Navigating CFNC.org to plan your future
CFNC.ORG is your support guide on the road to college. In this presentation, you will learn about the tools and resources you need to plan, apply, pay, and save for college.
CARAO College Fair
Spring Dates (TBD)
Virtual College Fairs
Registration is now open for our Virtual College Fair! Sign-up to virtually connect with 200+ colleges and universities from around the country and world for free.
During the Virtual College Fair, you will have the chance to hear from many different colleges. You can choose which colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions. You and your family can ask questions of the college representatives throughout the presentations too!
All sessions will be recorded, so please register for ALL college/universities that you have an interest in, even if you can't make the live session...you'll have an opportunity to watch the recordings later!
Check out the schedule, list of colleges, and register now!
We are looking forward to sharing this virtual experience with each of you!
BCS District-Wide Virtual College Night
Spring Dates (TBD)
11th Grade Kick Off to College
Spring Dates (TBD)
Registration: https://cvent.me/1wrMDb
The time to apply to college is right around the corner! We are here to give you the tools you need to make your application competitive for admission, choose the right college for you, and reduce the stress that applying may bring. Join CFNC Representatives Devon McCarthy-James and Brittany Privott to learn how to best prepare for the college application process, avoid common mistakes, and showcase your strengths through your application.
https://www.cfnc.org/events/11th-grade-kick-off-to-college/
College Board's Big Future Events!
BigFuture Days Southeast is a great way to learn more about NC Colleges and meet with Admission Representatives. Before you attend BigFuture Days, be sure to save a list of the colleges you are most interested in connecting with on BigFuture. If you are unsure about a college, you can check out their website, social media properties, or profile page on BigFuture. For more information about what to do before BigFuture Days Southeast, visit this page. You’ll be able to connect with admissions representatives and current college students from the following schools and more! Click on the school name to view their profile page on BigFuture. Register here if you want to attend: https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/southeast
For general information and access to college planning events and sessions, please click here!
Hispanic Latin-X Navigating Scholarship Apps:
Spring Dates (TBD)
These events will be held in Spanish
Scholarship Information and Resources for Latinx / Hispanic Students
In this presentation, you will learn about the different college scholarship programs, full and partial scholarships, the types of federal scholarships available, requirements and required documents, and will explain about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In addition, we will have the opportunity to chat with some scholarship providers in the state of North Carolina.
College and Consejos Service:
A new and important college education support resource for our Latinx community. College y Consejos (please read more about the program and the services for 11th & 12th grade students) has been in the triangle area for a number of years and has recently expanded services statewide and is also partnering with myFutureNC and First in FAFSA on FAFSA initiatives with the Latinx community.
College y Consejos is a free online college advising space that centers cultura y comunidad for Latinx students in North Carolina. Are you interested in learning more about how we can help you with your college application process? Do you want to be a part of nuestra comunidad as you work towards your goals? We would love to meet you!
Please sign up for a brief one-on-one conversation with one of our Virtual Coaches below to learn more about College y Consejos! After this initial meeting, you will have access to our Facebook community & resources. We look forward to learning more about you and tus sueños!
Undocumented Friendly College Opportunities:
Undocumented Friendly Colleges: This page shares Nation-Wide colleges that provide opportunities to DACA students.
https://topscollegesuccess.com/undocumented-friendly-colleges/
Finding and getting into the right college or university can be a daunting task, but it can also lead to extremely rewarding opportunities for career and personal advancement. There are many national programs and state laws that allow undocumented students to attend the college of their choosing. The following guide aims to help these students navigate the many exciting options available to them, in order to reach their educational goals.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/undocumented-students-guide/
Hamilton University
https://www.hamilton.edu/admission
What is Hamilton’s financial aid policy regarding undocumented students?
Because undocumented students (including those who have DACA status) are not eligible for federal financial aid, Hamilton’s policy is to review their applications with our international applicant pool and consider them for the financial aid dollars that are set aside for that population. In keeping with Hamilton’s generous financial aid policy for international students, for those undocumented students who are admitted, Hamilton will meet 100 percent of their demonstrated financial need.
Berea College
https://www.berea.edu/admissions/application/
Apply as an International Student/International Application for Admission and Scholarship Packet
The Fall 2022 application will become available in the summer of 2021.
Berea College has a long history of welcoming students of all nationalities, religious faiths, races, and ethnicities. If you come to Berea, you will surely be welcomed. Admission to Berea College is competitive, and you will need to meet certain requirements to be considered. Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to assist you during your college search!
All of the following items are in the packet above, and must be mailed together to the Office of Admissions:
International Application for Admission and Scholarship form.
International Personal Essay and Essay Cover Sheet.
Copy of official secondary school records. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.
Personal Statement of Financial Circumstances.
International Financial Questionnaire (IFQ).
International Financial Recommendation Form.
Two (2) Admission Recommendation forms, at least one of which should be written by a current or former teacher.
Copy of official scores from at least one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, ACT or SAT. You should register and take the test early in order include a copy of your scores in your packet and to meet the deadline.
Scholarship Opportunities:
TheDreamers.US
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
WE BELIEVE DREAMERS SHOULD FULFILL THEIR COLLEGE DREAMS
At TheDream.US, we’re working to help 6,000 highly motivated DREAMers graduate from college with career-ready degrees. DREAMers are immigrant youth who came to this country at a very young age without documentation.
Despite the fact that this is the only country they have ever known––they’ll receive no federal aid to go to college, have limited access to state aid, and often face paying out-of-state tuition.
QuestBridge
**They do not ask for or require Citizenship
Founded in 1994, QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. By working with these students — beginning in high school through college to their first job —QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their careers and communities.
The vast majority of high-achieving, low-income students do not apply to selective colleges or universities.
The right information can change the way outstanding low-income students see their future.
To these exceptional students to help them understand that an education at a top college is possible— and affordable.
Gain admission with full scholarships or generous financial aid to QuestBridge college partners.
Oportunidades universitarias amistosas indocumentadas:
Colegios Amistosos Indocumentados: Esta página comparte universidades de todo el país que brindan oportunidades a los estudiantes de DACA.
https://topscollegesuccess.com/undocumented-friendly-colleges/
Encontrar y entrar en la universidad o universidad adecuada puede ser una tarea desalentadora, pero también puede conducir a oportunidades extremadamente gratificantes para la carrera y el progreso personal. Hay muchos programas nacionales y leyes estatales que permiten a los estudiantes indocumentados asistir a la universidad de su elección. La siguiente guía tiene como objetivo ayudar a estos estudiantes a navegar por las muchas opciones emocionantes disponibles para ellos, con el fin de alcanzar sus metas educativas.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/undocumented-students-guide/
Universidad de Hamilton
https://www.hamilton.edu/admission
¿Cuál es la política de ayuda financiera de Hamilton con respecto a los estudiantes indocumentados?
Debido a que los estudiantes indocumentados (incluyendo aquellos que tienen el estatus DACA) no son elegibles para la ayuda financiera federal, la política de Hamilton es revisar sus solicitudes con nuestro grupo internacional de solicitantes y considerarlos para los dólares de ayuda financiera que se reservan para esa población. De acuerdo con la generosa política de ayuda financiera de Hamilton para estudiantes internacionales, para aquellos estudiantes indocumentados que son admitidos, Hamilton cumplirá con el 100 por ciento de su necesidad financiera demostrada.
Berea College
https://www.berea.edu/admissions/application/
Solicitar como Estudiante Internacional/Solicitud Internacional de Admisión y Paquete de Becas
La aplicación de otoño de 2022 estará disponible en el verano de 2021.
Berea College tiene una larga historia de acoger a estudiantes de todas las nacionalidades, religiones, razas y etnias. Si vienes a Berea, seguramente serás bienvenido. La admisión a Berea College es competitiva, y usted tendrá que cumplir con ciertos requisitos para ser considerado. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros con cualquier pregunta. ¡Estamos encantados de ayudarle durante su búsqueda en la universidad!
Todos los siguientes elementos están en el paquete anterior y deben enviarse juntos a la Oficina de Admisiones:
Formulario de Solicitud Internacional de Admisión y Beca.
Hoja de Portada Internacional de Ensayo Personal y Ensayo.
Copia de los registros oficiales de la escuela secundaria. NO ENVIAR ORIGINALES.
Estado Personal de Circunstancias Financieras.
Cuestionario Financiero Internacional (IFQ).
Formulario de Recomendación Financiera Internacional.
Dos (2) formularios de recomendación de admisión, al menos uno de los cuales debe ser escrito por un maestro actual o anterior.
Copia de las puntuaciones oficiales de al menos uno de los siguientes exámenes: TOEFL, IELTS, ACT o SAT. Debe registrarse y tomar la prueba temprano para incluir una copia de sus puntuaciones en su paquete y para cumplir con la fecha límite.
Oportunidades de Becas:
https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
CREEMOS QUE LOS SOÑADORES DEBEN CUMPLIR SUS SUEÑOS UNIVERSITARIOS
En TheDream.US, estamos trabajando para ayudar a 6,000 DREAMers altamente motivados a graduarse de la universidad con títulos listos para su carrera. LOS DREAMers son jóvenes inmigrantes que llegaron a este país a una edad muy temprana sin documentación.
A pesar del hecho de que este es el único país que han conocido, no recibirán ayuda federal para ir a la universidad, tendrán acceso limitado a la ayuda estatal y a menudo se enfrentarán a pagar la matrícula fuera del estado.
QuestBridge
**No piden ni requieren ciudadanía
Fundada en 1994, QuestBridge es una organización nacional sin fines de lucro con sede en Palo Alto, California que conecta a los jóvenes más excepcionales y de bajos ingresos del país con las principales universidades y oportunidades. Al trabajar con estos estudiantes, comenzando en la escuela secundaria hasta su primer trabajo, QuestBridge tiene como objetivo aumentar el porcentaje de estudiantes talentosos de bajos ingresos que asisten a las mejores universidades de la nación y apoyarlos para lograr el éxito en sus carreras y comunidades.
La gran mayoría de los estudiantes de alto rendimiento y bajos ingresos no se aplican a colegios o universidades selectivas.
La información correcta puede cambiar la forma en que los estudiantes de bajos ingresos sobresalientes ven su futuro.
Para que estos estudiantes excepcionales les ayuden a entender que una educación en una universidad superior es posible y asequible.
Obtenga admisión con becas completas o generosa ayuda financiera a los socios universitarios de QuestBridge.
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