Q&A FOR UNDOCUMENTED AND DACA STUDENTS

CAN DACA STUDENTS RECEIVE IN-STATE TUITION AND/OR STATEAID?

No. BUT, you can try and appeal your status! This is advocating for in-state tuition at a public university You can go to your office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and talk about this process ILI coach can help you also! Unfortunately, Indiana does not give out state-aid for DACA students.

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSIONS POLICIES IN INDIANA?

Undocumented and DACA students receive the same admission reviews as all applicants!

WILL THE UNIVERSITY DISCLOSE MY STATUS?

No Each university will work to protect each student's information from third parties, including citizenship status. Information is only released if court ordered or other legal requirement. Don't let this scare you from applying!!

DO CAMPUS POLICE WORK WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICES?

No. The role of police in each campus is to ensure a safe learning environment. Police won't inquire about immigration status in day-to-day activities. They will ask ONLY IF there has been criminal violations, or threats of criminal behavior

MONEY IS AN OBSTACLE FOR ME. CAN I STILL AFFORD COLLEGE?

Of course you can! There are multiple resources available for DACA and undocumented students If tuition is still too much to pay all at once, ask your Billing office for a monthly payment plan Ask if your university has scholarships available Ask, ask, ask!!

CAN I STILL APPLY FOR INTERNSHIPS DESPITE MY STATUS?

Yes! For DACA students you can even get paid internships! For undocumented students, ask if you can get the money in the form of a scholarship stipend. Regardless, your status does not stop you from getting internship experience!

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Financial Aid Notes

FAFSA opens October 1st each year

Ask everyone about scholarships

Be wary of student debt scams

Ask if AP credits are accepted

Application Process

Build resume early on in high school

Know your application deadlines

Practice and take SAT and ACT

Know and talk to your recommenders

First Year Experience

Know your college's resources

College and high school are different

Manage your time effectively

Don't be afraid of asking questions