Undocumented Student Information

Washington is currently one of ten states allowing undocumented students attending in-state universities to pay in-state tuition rates. In addition, the Dream Act of Washington State of 2014 offers eligibility for state need grants to undocumented students. Under the provisions of House Bill 1079, students qualify for in-state tuition in Washington when all of the following conditions are met:

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
www.elcentrodelaraza.com	Support for low-income Latino youth in the Seattle area. Scholarship resources available.
www.wdac.info/home	Website for the Washington Dream Act Coalition.
http://genprogress.org/about/scholarships-for-undocumented-students-2/	Scholarship resources for Undocumented Students
www.e4fc.org	Based in California, the Educators for Fair Consideration website has resources available to students and parents which often applies to students outside of California.
www.iyjl.org	Website for Immigrant Youth Justice League based in Chicago with DREAM Act information and scholarship resources.
www.dreamersunidos.com	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.
www.latinocollegedollars.org	Hispanic Scholarship Fund website.
www.maldef.org	Website for the Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America.
www.semy.org	Website for Secondary Education for Migrant Youth serving middle and high school youth.
www.salef.org	Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund website.
www.ushli.org/student/scholarship_guide.php	Hispanic Scholarship Directory from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute.

Last Modified on September 24, 2015

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