California
Private Colleges and Universities:
Access for Undocumented Students
Biola University
13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California, 90639
California Lutheran University
60W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, California, 91360
Chapman University
One University Drive, Orange, California, 92866
Harvey Mudd College
301 Platt Blvd, Claremont, California, 91711
Pomona College
333 N. College Way, Claremont, California, 91711
Access Information
Are undocumented students considered or treated as domestic students for purposes of admission and financial aid?
N/A
Additional information:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for merit-based aid/scholarships?
N/A
Additional information:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based financial aid?
N/A
Additional information:N/A
What financial aid applications should an undocumented student submit (i.e. CSS, FAFSA, forms unique to the school)?
N/A
Does the college or university have an assigned staff member for undocumented students (i.e. such as an undocumented student liaison) or an undocumented student resource center?
N/A
Is there a student organization or club comprised of or advocating for undocumented students?
N/A
Does your school provide free/low cost access to legal services for undocumented students for immigration-related issues (e.g. DACA renewals or applications, legal screenings)?
N/A
Does the college or university have a undocumented student resource center?
Don't know
Access Information
Are undocumented students considered or treated as domestic students for purposes of admission and financial aid?
Yes
Additional information:It's kind of a yes and no question. For admission they're treated as domestic students. For Financial Aid they are more or less treated like international students because they don't qualify for every form of aid that is available to domestic students.
Are undocumented students eligible for merit-based aid/scholarships?
Yes
Additional information:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based financial aid?
Yes
Additional information:I know I answered yes, but I want to make sure to note that I'm answering yes for institutional need-based aid.
What financial aid applications should an undocumented student submit (i.e. CSS, FAFSA, forms unique to the school)?
CADAA, CLU institutional form
Does the college or university have an assigned staff member for undocumented students (i.e. such as an undocumented student liaison) or an undocumented student resource center?
Yes
Is there a student organization or club comprised of or advocating for undocumented students?
Yes
Does your school provide free/low cost access to legal services for undocumented students for immigration-related issues (e.g. DACA renewals or applications, legal screenings)?
Yes
Does the college or university have a undocumented student resource center?
Don't know
Access Information
Are undocumented students considered or treated as domestic students for purposes of admission and financial aid?
Yes
Additional information:Undocumented and DACA students should follow the same application process as other first-year or transfer applicants.
Are undocumented students eligible for merit-based aid/scholarships?
Yes
Additional information:Every applicant to Chapman is considered for a merit-based scholarship.
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based financial aid?
Yes
Additional information:Undocumented students are eligible for Chapman awards, including merit-based scholarships, department aid, and limited need-based aid.
What financial aid applications should an undocumented student submit (i.e. CSS, FAFSA, forms unique to the school)?
Common App, California Grant via the CA DREAM Act
Does the college or university have an assigned staff member for undocumented students (i.e. such as an undocumented student liaison) or an undocumented student resource center?
No
Is there a student organization or club comprised of or advocating for undocumented students?
N/A
Does your school provide free/low cost access to legal services for undocumented students for immigration-related issues (e.g. DACA renewals or applications, legal screenings)?
No
Does the college or university have a undocumented student resource center?
Don't know
Access Information
Are undocumented students considered or treated as domestic students for purposes of admission and financial aid?
No
Additional information:They are treated as international students.
Are undocumented students eligible for merit-based aid/scholarships?
Yes
Additional information:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based financial aid?
No
Additional information:Same reason as above
What financial aid applications should an undocumented student submit (i.e. CSS, FAFSA, forms unique to the school)?
CSS Profile (if cost prohibits, ISFAA). Certification of Finances.
Does the college or university have an assigned staff member for undocumented students (i.e. such as an undocumented student liaison) or an undocumented student resource center?
No
Is there a student organization or club comprised of or advocating for undocumented students?
No
Does your school provide free/low cost access to legal services for undocumented students for immigration-related issues (e.g. DACA renewals or applications, legal screenings)?
No
Does the college or university have a undocumented student resource center?
Don't know
Access Information
Are undocumented students considered or treated as domestic students for purposes of admission and financial aid?
Yes
Additional information:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for merit-based aid/scholarships?
yes
Additional information:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based financial aid?
Yes
Additional information:N/A
What financial aid applications should an undocumented student submit (i.e. CSS, FAFSA, forms unique to the school)?
CSS Profile and, if eligible California resident, the California DREAM Act Application
Does the college or university have an assigned staff member for undocumented students (i.e. such as an undocumented student liaison) or an undocumented student resource center?
Yes
Is there a student organization or club comprised of or advocating for undocumented students?
Yes
Does your school provide free/low cost access to legal services for undocumented students for immigration-related issues (e.g. DACA renewals or applications, legal screenings)?
Yes
Does the college or university have a undocumented student resource center?
Don't know
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