I had a difficult conversation with one of my students today. She is bright, articulate, mature, and eager to pursue a college education but is undocumented. Unfortunately, undocumented students can not receive government financial aid.
The good news is that undocumented students can receive scholarships as long as being a US citizen is not a specific criteria for the scholarship. Check this link http://www.e4fc.org/studentresources/scholarshiplists.html for an excellent source of scholarships that all high school students can apply for regardless of immigration status. Don't forget that colleges are also a good source of financial aid and undocumented students should make sure to discuss their financial need with the financial aid office at the college they would like to attend. Many colleges can provide collegiate grants and scholarships for undocumented students.
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