Undocumented students may not be eligible for government sponsored financial aid; but there are other options available.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TheDream.us Scholarship: Opens: Nov. 15, 2016 Closes: Mar. 27, 2017 - Provides a full 4-year scholarship to a CUNY school for entering freshman - Provides a full 2-year scholarship to a CUNY school for students who have received an Associate Degree and are transferring to a 4-year CUNY La Unidad Latina Foundation The Dream Fund Scholarship -Educational scholarships are awarded to scholars ranging from $500 to $1000. The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Prize in Ethics Closed: Feb. 10, 2017 -Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the fall 2015 semester are eligible to enter the 2016 contest. Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Currently Closed. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship: State and Federal Financial Aid is not available to undocumented students. However, there are a number of private scholarships that do not require US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status. (Never pay for a scholarship opportunity. If you're asked for money in order to apply, then it is not a legitimate scholarship fund.) MALDEF 2014-15 Scholarship Resource Guide Additional scholarship opportunities available to undocumented students (as of Dec 2014) can be downloaded. Carefully review the requirements for each and be sure to apply early.
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FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
Crowdfunding sites make it possible for individuals to launch online fundraising campaigns. In order to utilize a crowdfunding site, you must have a bank account. These services typically charge a 9% - 10% fee on funds raised. Before starting a campaign, carefully research each service to see if fundraising through a campaign makes sense for you. Scholar Match Indiegogo Go Fund Me Piglt Articles on Using Crowdfunding to Raise Tuition Money NBC Latino US News Business Insider Bankrate Boston Globe Wall Street Journal Fast Company |
SCHOOL-BASED AID
Some PRIVATE colleges and universities offer scholarships and grants from private donors. NYU recently announced the availability of university funds for undocumented students. Don't be scared away by the high cost of private schools. Contact individual schools to inquire about the availability of private funds for financial aid purposes. Specific College Policies Regarding Undocumented / AB 540 Students CSS/Financial Aid Profile |