I am undocumented and I am looking for resources

Resources for undocumented students:

• Federal Student Aid Links to an external site.: This FAQ from the U.S. Department of Education offers tips and strategies for undocumented immigrants and DACA students who wish to apply for and receive non-federal financial aid.
• Washington State Financial Aid Links to an external site.: Administers state financial aid including the State Need Grant, the College Bound Scholarship, and the Washington Application for State Financial Aid, or WASFA, for undocumented individuals. 
• College Board Links to an external site.: Titled "Young Lives on Hold," this 2009 report illustrates the challenges that undocumented students face as they seek a college education, including barriers to federal financial aid and enrollment in some states.
• U.S. Department of Education Links to an external site.: This parents' guide to FERPA explains what the act is intended to do, a definition of directory information, and details about who gets access to a child's educational records (and why).
• National Immigration Law Center Links to an external site.: This fact sheet covers basic information about state laws that enable undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates when they attend college.
• College Board Links to an external site.: The "Trends in Higher Education" report from College Board lists the average annual tuition costs for in-state and out-of-state students at public two- and four-year and private not-for-profit schools.
• National Conference of State Legislature Links to an external site.: This NCSL report explains the tuition policies, requirements, and restrictions for DACA students as they vary from state to state, as well as some background information about these laws and links to related articles.
• Washington Student Achievement Council:  Links to an external site.Advocates for the economic, social, and civic benefits of postsecondary education.

Edition 03/05/2025