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DACA and Undocumented students CAN go to college. Find information here about what the application process and financial aid process looks like on this page!
DACA and Undocumented students CAN go to college. Find information here about what the application process and financial aid process looks like on this page!
Does the application process look different?
Does the application process look different?
No.
However, you must be more mindful about what schools you are applying to because it will be harder for you to get financial aid. I suggest you apply primarily to private schools because they cost the same regardless of residency, and they have more freedom in how they can give out money. This means they are more likely to give money to people that are not US citizens.
Additionally you may complete your RDS/Residency to submit applications but you will be determined out-of-state even if it is North Carolina schools.
Does cost and financial aid differ?
Does cost and financial aid differ?
Yes.
DACA and undocumented students do not qualify for in-state tuition, federal or state aid in NC (other states you do).
However, some schools (mostly private schools--see below for the list) may have their own process for you to receive aid.
DACA & Undocumented Friendly Schools
DACA & Undocumented Friendly Schools
Agnes Scott College (GA)
Barton College (NC)
Belmont Abbey College (NC)
Case Western Reserve University (OH)
Davidson College (NC)
Duke University (NC)
Elon University (NC)
Emory University (GA)
Franklin & Marshall College (PA)
Greensboro College (NC)
Guilford College (NC)
Hamilton College (NY)
Meredith College (NC)
NC Wesleyan College (NC)
Oberlin College & Conservatory (OH)
Queen’s University of Charlotte (NC)
Rhodes College (TN)
Smith College (MA)
Tufts University (MA)
Wake Forest University (NC)
Warren Wilson College (NC)
William Peace University (NC)
Wingate University (NC)
Wofford College (SC)
keep in mind
keep in mind
Certain fields require licenses to practice and licensure exams may require a SSN
Look into licensure requirements BEFORE beginning a career-specific program
Many careers require work authorization
Laws may change while you are in college!
Your status may change while you are in college!
Most people on college campuses are allies and will help you navigate career/job selection!
You can move to state which does give aid to DACA and undocumented people. After living there for one year to establish residency, you will be eligible for their state aid.
College Advising Resources for Undocumented Students & Their Allies.pdfLatinxEd Resourcs
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