Illinois
Private Colleges and Universities:
Access for Undocumented Students
Dominican University
7900 West Division Street, River Forest, Illinois, 60305
Illinois Institute of Technology
10 West 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Northwestern University
633 Clark Street, Evanston, Illinois, 60208
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)?
For the State of Illinois- Will require the students to complete the Alternative Application to possibly receive State funding of attending Illinois colleges and universities
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: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:Undocumented students who are Illinois residents are eligible for state aid (MAP Grant) through the RISE Act.
What financial aid applications should an undocumented student submit (i.e. CSS, FAFSA, forms unique to the school)?
Undocumented students who are Illinois residents can submit the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.
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:N/A
Are undocumented students eligible for merit-based aid/scholarships?
No
Additional information:Only need-based aid for all students. No merit available for anyone regardless of citizenship.
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, FAFSA, or ISAFA (Intl ACAC free 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
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