College Resources for Undocumented Immigrant Students in NY
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Going to College if You’re Undocumented
Step 1: learn about In-State Tuition in New York
Undocumented students who reside in New York may be eligible to pay the NY resident tuition rate as long as they fulfill one of the following requirements:
- They were enrolled in CUNY for the Fall 2001 semester, and qualified for in-state tuition at that time; or
- They attended a New York State high school for two or more years, graduated, and applied to attend a CUNY institution within five years of receiving a New York State diploma; or
- They attended an approved New York State program for the General Educational Development (GED) exam preparation, received a GED from New York State, and applied to attend a CUNY institution within five years of receiving the New York State GED. GED holders who graduated from High School either in the United States or overseas are not eligible for this benefit.
- After you’re accepted, to get in-state tuition, undocumented immigrants must file a Residency Form, which includes an affidavit stating that they have applied to legalize their status, OR that they will apply to do so as soon as they are eligible. Ask your college for a residency form.
Step 2: Learn about the New york Dream Act
Step 3: Learn More About the College Process
Check out our Road to College Guide for more information about what applying to college looks like for undocumented students. Download our guide here.
Resources
- CUNY Residency Form
- Going to College Information
- In-State Tuition and Unauthorized Immigrant Students
- Instate Tuition Information CUNY
- New York Dream Act
- Obstacles & Opportunities: Supporting College and Career Access for Adolescent Immigrant Students
- Road To College Guide by NYSYLC
- Support for Undocumented Students at CUNY
- Support for Undocumented Students at SUNY
College Admission and Post Graduation
- CUNY Citizenship NOW! Project
- Tuition Payment Plan at CUNY
- Undocu Grad School Guide by NYSYLC
- Entrepreneurship Guide for Non-Citizens by NYSYLC
- Repository of Resources for Undocumented Students by the College Board
- Life After College: A Guide for Undocumented Students by Immigrants Rising
- List of Scholarships and Fellowships by Immigrants Rising
- Undocumented Parents: First Steps to College for your Children
- Undocumented Student Toolkit by CARA NYC
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