Attending College for Undocumented Students
Attending College Guide for Undocumented Students
Attending College: Guide for Undocumented Students
NOTE: In Massachusetts, the Board of Higher Education ruled that students with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) AKA Work Permit are eligible for in-state tuition. This includes Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. Undocumented students do not qualify for instate tuition – they are classified as out-of-state students.
Financial Aid/ Scholarships:
- In Massachusetts, DACA recipients, TPS holders and Undocumented students do not qualify for FASFA, Federal Grants, and Work Study. Access to college merit scholarships and other aid varies by institution.
- Lists of scholarships / financial resources open to DACA recipients, TPS holders and/or Undocumented Students:
- Scholarships for Undocumented Students at UMB + Nationwide
- Immigrant Rising Scholarship List
- LSAT Fee Waiver
- MCAT Fee Waiver
- Summer Research and Professional Development Programs for Undocumented College Students in STEM Fields
- Financial Assistance for DACA renewals
Non-profit Organizations