College Guides for Undocumented Students
Information for educators, parents and students: https://www.iacac.org/undocumented/
Understanding DACA: https://www.iacac.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/E4FC-DACA-Educator-Toolkit.pdf
15 ways to advocate: https://www.iacac.org/wp-content/uploads/15-Ways-to-Advocate-for-Undocumented-Youth.pdf
Undocumented friendly schools: https://www.iacac.org/undocumented/admission-policies/
Paying for College
FAFSA FAQs for Undocumented Students: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/financial-aid-and-undocumented-students.pdf
Financial Aid Resources: https://www.iacac.org/undocumented/money/
Tips and Facts
- Start the process early and talk to you college advisor for assistance
- If you are undocumented/ under the DACA act you may not file a FAFSA
- If you are a citizen but your parents are undocumented you can file a FAFSA using 000-00-0000 as their SSN
- Google the school's name and "undocumented" if nothing comes up it probably isn't an undcoumented friendly school
- If a scholarship does not require citizenship sratus you can apply to it
Additional Info
Contact Felipe Martinez-Immigrant Student Advisor at the scholarship foundation at Felipe@sfstl.org