Resources for DACA and Undocumented Students

Resources for DACA and Undocumented Students
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Frequently Asked Questions
Every attempt has been made to include accurate and up-to-date information. However,
the information in this FAQ is not legal advice. Every person’s situation is different.
We want to encourage those directly impacted to consult with a legal professional
for additional information on legal options.
I am undocumented, can I apply to CBC?
Yes, prospective students can apply to CBC regardless of their immigration status.
There is no federal or state law that prohibits undocumented students’ admissions
to public or private universities in Washington state. All prospective students will
be reviewed under the same admissions criteria regardless of status.
Do undocumented students qualify for in-state tuition?
The Washington State Higher Education Residency Affidavit allows eligible undocumented
students to pay in-state tuition at Washington state colleges and universities.
To be eligible to sign this affidavit, you must:
Earn a high school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent before your first term at the
college determining residency, and
Maintain a primary residence in Washington for at least 12 consecutive months immediately
before your first term at the college determining residency. The Washington residence
must be for purposes other than college. If you take any courses at another Washington
college during the prior 12 months, you cannot have taken more than six credits in
any given term. If you exceed that limit you must prove that you have a Washington
residence for non-college reasons.
If you do not yet have a high school diploma or GED and would like additional information,
please visit our
High School Programs
page. These resources are available for undocumented students.
Washington State Higher Education Residency Affidavit
Are undocumented students eligible to receive financial aid?
While undocumented students do not qualify for student aid from the federal government,
the Washington College Grant (formerly the State Need Grant) is state financial aid
for undocumented students and other select applicants. To review your eligibility
and complete the WASFA application please visit
Washington Student Achievement Council
I don't have DACA. Can I still apply for WASFA?
Yes, you do not need to be a DACA recipient to be eligible for state financial aid
through the WASFA. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for state
financial aid through the WASFA:
You have received a high school diploma (or equivalent).
You maintained a primary residence in Washington for at least 12 consecutive months
immediately before your first term at the college determining residency. The Washington
residence must be for purposes other than college. If you take any courses at another
Washington college during the prior 12 months, you cannot have taken more than six
credits in any given term. If you exceed that limit you must prove that you have a
Washington residence for non-college reasons.
You will affirm that you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or that you will
file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States as soon as
you are eligible to apply.
Do I need to complete the WASFA to attend CBC if I am undocumented?
No, completion of the WASFA is not required for admission to CBC.
Financial Resources
Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
The
Washington College Grant
(formerly the State Need Grant) is state financial aid for undocumented students
and other select applicants. More families are eligible, and more programs and types
of credentials are included, in addition to the Washington State Higher Education
Residency Affidavit. To review your eligibility and complete the WASFA application
please visit Ready. Set. Grad.
CBC Scholarships
Our community of generous donors make it possible to award over $1,000,000 in scholarships
annually. A
single scholarship application
matches you to various scholarships offered by the CBC Foundation. We offer scholarships
based on field of study, financial need, academic performance and more. Each scholarship
has its own set of criteria, but most require a minimum 2.0 GPA. You do not have to
be FAFSA or WASFA eligible in order to apply.
Workforce Education Center
The
Workforce Education Center
has funding available for undocumented students.  You only need to complete one application
to determine eligibility for one of our grants. We also have Emergency Assistance
available to all CBC students regardless of immigration status.
Money for You!
We understand that college is expensive and providing for the rest of your life while
also paying for college is extra expensive! Through the generous help of ASCBC and
the CBC Foundation, CBC has
three programs
to help students like you. In addition, grant funding is available if you are a Workforce
Education student pursuing a Certification or AAS.
Email:
sfuentes@columbiabasin.edu
Phone:
509-542-4401
or ext. 2241
Address:
2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
A Building Room 209
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
Friday: 7 AM to Noon
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