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Paying for College:Understanding the Options for Undocumented Students and Families
Adam Essex and Rene Tiongquico
U.S. Department of EducationSlide2
Today’s
Presenters
2
Adam Essex
Office of Customer Experience
Federal Student Aid
U.S. Department
of Education
…………................Adam.Essex@ed.gov
Rene Tiongquico
Policy Liaison and Implementation
Federal Student Aid
U.S. Department of
Education……………............Rene.Tiongquico@ed.govSlide3
Undocumented Students (including DACA students):The Search for Financial Aid
Like most prospective college students, undocumented individuals embark on a search for financial aidUnlike most prospective college students, undocumented individuals face substantial barriers in accessing financial aidNext: What are the sources of financial aid?Slide4
Sources of Financial Aid
Federal government State government Colleges and universities Private foundations Employers and Private Companies
Professional and
Service Organizations
Next
:
What is the FAFSA?
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FAFSA: One Form to Access
Multiple Sources of Financial AidTo qualify for federal student assistance, students must complete the FAFSAMost states also use the FAFSA to calculate state financial aid awards
Many colleges
use
the FAFSA to calculate institutional aid awards
Next
:
FAFSA and Undocumented Students
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FAFSA and Undocumented Students (including DACA students)
Key Questions:Can undocumented students complete the FAFSA?If so, are undocumented students eligible for federal student assistance?How does the FAFSA process differ for students with undocumented parents?Next:
To answer
t
hese
q
uestions, let’s consider the followingSlide7
U.S. citizens
U.S. Nationals
Permanent Residents of the U.S.
Specific categories of Noncitizens
The following types of applicants are
eligible
for federal student aid:
Next
:
Examples of ineligible citizenship status types
M
ore
:
StudentAid.gov/eligibility/non-us-citizens
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Federal Student Aid Eligibility
: Citizenship StatusSlide8
Next:
Discussion of immigration policy changes
The following types of applicants are
ineligible
for federal student aid:
Visitors
(B1 and B2 visitor visas)
Foreign students
(F1 and F2 student visas)
Temporary workers
Undocumented residents
Federal Student Aid Eligibility
: Citizenship Status
Full visa listing:
www.travel.state.gov/visa
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FAFSA and Undocumented Students (including DACA students)
Are undocumented students eligible for federal student assistance? Can an undocumented student complete the FAFSA?Answer: Yes, if the student has a valid Social Security Number. More importantly, students should also talk with a college financial aid official.
Answer: No, undocumented students are ineligible for federal student assistance.Slide10
How does the process differ for students with undocumented parents? Can undocumented students pursue other sources of financial aid?
FAFSA and Undocumented
Students (including DACA students)
Answer: Undocumented parents will enter all zeros in the parents social security number field on the student’s FAFSA.
Answer: Absolutely. There may be other types of non-federal financial aid for which they may qualify.Slide11
Undocumented Students (including DACA students):
Potential Non-Federal Financial Aidand Other Funding Sources
State financial aid
College financial aid
In-state tuition benefits
Scholarships
Next
:
ResourcesSlide12
Resources
Information for students and families: www.StudentAid.govInformation for school c
ounselors, mentors, college
a
ccess
p
rofessionals, etc.:
www.FinancialAidToolkit.ed.gov
Educational Resources for New Arrivals & DACA Students:
www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/immigration-resources.htmlSlide13
Resources – Sample
Fact Sheet for undocumented studentsAvailable on Financial Aid Toolkit website (under Resources)Slide14
Resources – How To Obtain
Variety of resources for counseling studentsAvailable in English and SpanishDelivery is freeOrder online at www.FSAPubs.govPrint online at: www.FinancialAidToolkit.ed.govSlide15
Questions?
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