No FAFSA? NO Problem! Let’s discuss 6 different types of college aid for undocumented students!
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EMERGENCY AID BEYOND THE FAFSA (Helpful video on other types of aid that may be offered through your school regardless of immigration status)
• Emergency Financial Ai...
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MAP OF STATES THAT OFFER IN-STATE TUITION & STATE FINANCIAL AID FOR ELIGIBLE UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
www.nilc.org/issues/education...
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LIST OF STATES THAT OFFER IN-STATE TUITION AND/ OR STATE GRANTS FOR ELIGIBLE UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS & THEIR RESPECTIVE STATE LAWS
(UPDATED JANUARY 2022)
www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploa...
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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (AND SEARCH ENGINES) FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
50+ Scholarships For DACA / Undocumented Students
getschooled.com/article/1320-...
(Article with 50+ scholarships for undocumented students. Some are closed and some are open. Some are state-based scholarships.)
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The Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation
www.undocuscholars.com/schola...
(Open to ALL undocumented students, regardless of their eligibility for DACA. No GPA nor volunteer/club involvement requirements.)
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Big Future - Search Engine
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/sc...
(Big Future - Search Engine where you can input your immigration status and get paired with scholarships.)
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Career One Stop
www.careeronestop.org/toolkit...
(U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool )
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TheDream.US
www.thedream.us
(National scholarship for an associate degree and for a bachelor's degree. This scholarship, which is renewable each year, can also include an additional annual stipend for books, supplies& transportation.
It also offers an Opportunity Scholarship for students in states that don't offer in-state tuition to undocumented youths or don't allow them to attend college.)
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Dream Award
scholarshipamerica.org/studen...
(Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident card), or individuals granted deferred action status under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).)
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net/scholarship
(Empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education, while providing support services& scholarships to as many exceptional students as possible.)
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The MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide
www.maldef.org/resources/scho...
(A free, informative resource guide for students, parents, & educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.)
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Western Union Scholarship Program
www.westernunionfoundation.or...
(Scholarship program is open 1-2 times per year. Please check back for info on how to nominate.)
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Who am I?
Hello there! I am a previous Financial aid Specialist who has processed thousands of FAFSAs. Additionally, I am a previous college student and applying for the FAFSA was how I was able to complete my Bachelor’s Degree. I’ve created this KZfaq page to give you advice on how to apply for FAFSA and other types of financial aid. Thank you for watching and see you on the next one!
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TERMS
Undocumented
An undocumented student is a foreign national who: (1) entered the United States without inspection or with incomplete documents; or (2) entered legally as a nonimmigrant but then violated the terms of their status and remained in the United States without authorization (as defined by the National Immigration Law Center).
DACA
In addition to protection from deportation, DACA recipients are eligible for work authorization, a social security number, and, through state laws, a state-issued ID or driver’s licenses. DACA does not grant lawful status such as a visa or green card, nor does it offer a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Financial Aid
Money to help pay for college, university or career school. Grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships are types of financial aid that help make college or career school affordable.
Naturalization
The process by which U.S. citizenship is granted after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Grants
Grants, unlike loans, are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid. Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization.
Higher Education
In the United States, higher education is considered to be voluntary studies beyond the high school level.