SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are an undocumented student you are not eligible for financial aid, however some organizations offer scholarships for immigrant Students Regardless of immigration Status. Here is a list of some of those organizations.
Long Island
La Fundacion Hispananoamericana
New York State
New York State Youth Leadership Council
New York Immigration Coalition
National
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Davis Putter Scholarship Fund
MALDEF
CORE Scholarship
Fast Web
Migram Scholarships
Western Union Foundation
Note; These organizations may also offer a list of scholarships providers to immigrant students regardless of immigration status. Please contact each scholarship provider to know about deadlines and requirements.
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INSTATE TUITION
Most of state require for an undocumented student to pay double tuition. New York is one of nearly 13 states that have passed a law in favor of undocumented students that provide them the benefit of paying In-State tuition since 2001. In most states undocumented students pay almost double tuition.
There are no federal laws that prohibits admitting undocumented students in universities however school policies on admitting undocumented students are different for each school. Most private schools will not accept applications from students without a social security number.
SUNY and CUNY schools of New York State- students do not need a social security number. Immigrant students regardless of immigration status can attend and get In-state tuition fees if they meet the NY In-State tuition requirements.
LONG ISLAND: Suffolk County Community College, Nassau County Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and all other SUNY Colleges you do not need a Social Security number to apply and get In-State Tuition fee.
New York In-State Tuition Requirements
-Attended New York State high school for two or more years and applied to a CUNY or CUNY within five year of receiving your New York State Diploma.
-Or Receiving a GED (Graduate Equivalency Diploma) For a GED from an approved New York State Program and applied to a CUNY or CUNY within five years of receiving your GED.
Important: Ask your college admissions office to check on the in -State Tuition process. Some colleges might ask to fill out a Residency and to sign an affidavit. If you are require to do it, make sure you fill it out, get it sign by a Notary and return it to college admissions office. If you meet any of these requirements make sure you are not getting charge as an international student which means you will be paying double tuition.
__________________________________________________________What is the New York DREAM Act?
Is a bill introduced in 2011 by State Senator Perkins, if passes, would benefit approximately 200,000 undocumented students living in New York State. This bill seeks to allow "Dreamers" undocumented students them to fulfill their dreams and their career in the state of New York. It will also strengthen our communities by having more professionals residents in the State.
Requirements:
- Have graduated from a high school or obtained a GED in New York
- Have entered the United States at before the age of 18
- Be 35 years of age or under
- Have good moral character, meaning no felony convictions
- Have resided in New York State for at least two years prior to enactment of the legislation
- Enroll in a college or university in the state of New York
Benefits:
- Access to state funded financial aid programs, including grants, loans and scholarships
How can you support the Dream Act and NY DREAM Act?
Call and send letters to your state Legislators TODAY!
For more info. go to http://www.nydreamact.org/
Get involve, join us!
For more info. go to http://www.nydreamact.org/
Get involve, join us!
We are focus on advocating for equal access to education for all immigrant students regardles of immigration status.
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What is the DREAM Act? (Federal)
What is the Dream Act? The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, is a bill introduced in 2001 by Senator Durbin, if passed, would allow undocumented students who were brought to the US at a younger age up to 6 years of legal residence and later the path to citizenship.
Requirements: During those 6 years, the student would need to graduate from a 2 years college or complete 2 years toward a 4 year degree or serve in the military for at least 2 years.
Benefit: Permanent residency will be granted if the above requirements are met and student maintain good moral character.
How does a student qualify?
1- The student must have been in the U.S at least 5 years before the bill passes.
2- The Student must have been in the U.S at the age of 15 or younger.
3- The student must graduate from a U.S high school or receive a G.E.D.
4- A student must demonstrate good moral character. Students would not qualify if they have criminal record.
Fats: Approximately 65, 000 students graduate from U.S high school each year who have been in the U.S more than 5 years but face limited prospects for completing their education or working legally in the U.S because they were brought here at a younger age without immigration documents.
Approximately 50,000 undocumented students are currently enrolled in higher education institutions across the U.S who are eligible for the Dream Act. They are educating themselves in hope of the Dream Act so they can legalize their status and pursue their dreams. Only a small fraction of undocumented immigrant students who graduate from high school go to college.
How can you support the Dream Act and NY DREAM Act?
Call and send letters to your Senators and State Legislators!
Get involve, join us!
If you live in Long Island, New York and wish to get involve with us please contact us.
