Undocumented Student Information
- Live in Washington State for three years immediately before receiving a high school diploma
- Graduate from a Washington State high school
- Sign an affidavit stating that the student will adjust his/her status as soon as possible
- Be accepted into a public university in Washington.
Washington students should apply for financial aid through the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
Due to current federal legislation, undocumented students are not eligible for federal student aid (grants, loans, work study) or state need grants. Unless residency paperwork is in process, students should not submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information or resources for undocumented students:www.hb1079.org | Website dedicated to undocumented students in the state of Washington. |
coalition.wsu.edu/resources | Washington State Educational Access Coalition for HB1079 students |
Support for low-income Latino youth in the Seattle area. Scholarship resources available. |
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Website for the Washington Dream Act Coalition. |
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http://genprogress.org/about/scholarships-for-undocumented-students-2/ | Scholarship resources for Undocumented Students |
Based in California, the Educators for Fair Consideration website has resources available to students and parents which often applies to students outside of California. |
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Website for Immigrant Youth Justice League based in Chicago with DREAM Act information and scholarship resources. |
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A Chicago-based organization that has created family guide for the college application process and scholarships. Often applicable to Illinois, a private scholarship listing is available showing potential scholarships throughout the country. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund website. |
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Website for the Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America. |
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Website for Secondary Education for Migrant Youth serving middle and high school youth. |
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Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund website. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Directory from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute. |