Undocumented students are not eligible to apply for or receive federal and state financial aid or grant assistance. 

However, undocumented students are strongly encouraged to apply for private scholarships, loans and other opportunities such as The Golden Door Scholars Program. Don't assume a scholarship is not available due to limitations regarding citizenship status. This type of financial assistance exists to help offset or cover costs associated with higher education.

Below is a small list of scholarships that do not require citizenship or permanent residency! 

United We Dream List of Scholarships for Undocumented Students

Rachel Amey Scholarship: Local in Charleston. 

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: for student activists

Golden Door Scholars: Full tuition award.

HENAAC Scholarship Program: Awards are $500 to $10,000.  

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Awards are between $500 and $5,000.

Que Llueva Café Scholarship

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Must be member of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Junior Chapter and major in STEM. Awards $1,000. 

The Dream.US: Students have to be accepted to participating schools and be nominated by someone from the school. The closest school to Charleston is Davidson College. This scholarship will cover a significant portion of tuition and fees up to $12,500 for an associate’s degree and $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Once received, this scholarship can be renewed each year if certain requirements are met.