Being undocumented or a DACA recipient adds to the level of difficulty in finding affordable college options. However, options still exist, but the number and quality of options depends on where you live, how successful of a student you have been throughout high school, and how far from home you are willing to travel to get a college education!

Start with your in-state public options, but your public options will vary depending on what state you live in.

We divided private colleges into 4 categories based on their projected affordability for DACA & undocumented students.

National- These are the most affordable colleges that meet close to 100% of financial need for all students. Most of them are also very difficult to be accepted into.

Regional- These colleges have a higher chance of being affordable and DACA/undoc students from the region should apply to them.

In-State- Apply to these colleges if you live close enough to commute or if you live within the same state. They they generally do not make up missing state/federal financial aid with institutional awards, they may for the right student.

Local/Commute Only-- Apply to these schools if you live close enough to commute. They are very unlikely to be affordable if you have to live on campus.