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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

Dominican University

7900 West Division Street, River Forest, Illinois 60305 USA

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

Illinois Institute of Technology

10 West 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616 USA

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

Northwestern University

633 Clark Street, Evanston, Illinois 60208 USA

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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