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Undocumented Students
Undocumented Students are eligible for:
- In-State tuition: Effective July 1, 2023, undocumented students may be eligible for in-state tuition through Tuition Equity for Massachusetts High School Completers. Eligible students may complete the Tuition Equity Affidavit.
- Massachusetts State Financial Aid: Eligible students may complete the Tuition Equity Affidavit. Financial aid for undocumented students is still under determination. Details are not expected until 2024.
- TheDream.US Scholarship(s): TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. They have no access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and they sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. Salem State is now a partner school. Incoming or current students who are DACA or Undocumented can apply for a scholarship that covers tuition and fees. The deadline for the application is February 29.
- Federal Financial Aid: Currently undocumented students are not eligible. For other sources of funding, we encourage students to look for private scholarships like TheDream.US and/or loans.
How to complete the Common Application if you are an undocumented student
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DACA Students
DACA Students are eligible for:
- In-State tuition: Effective July 1, 2023, undocumented students may be eligible for in-state tuition through Tuition Equity for Massachusetts High School Completers. Eligible students may complete the Tuition Equity Affidavit.
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- For DACA students who are ineligible through Tuition Equity, in 2012, the governor of Massachusetts announced that students who qualify for the Federal Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program could be charged in-state tuition and fees. In order to be eligible for in-state tuition, applicants must submit a copy of the C-33/DACA card or a copy of the I-797 Notice of Action on the online admissions application. Students who do not submit during the application process will be expected to provide the documentation prior to enrollment. Please be advised that this legislation may change.
- Massachusetts State Financial Aid: Currently, DACA students may be eligible. Please check the Massachusetts OSFA site for details. For other sources of funding, we encourage students to look for private scholarships and/or loans.
- TheDream.US Scholarship(s): TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. They have no access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and they sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. Salem State is now a partner school. Incoming or current students who are DACA or Undocumented can apply for a scholarship that covers tuition and fees. The deadline for the application is February 29.
- Federal Financial Aid: Currently DACA students are not eligible. For other sources of funding, we encourage students to look for private scholarships like TheDream.US and/or loans.
How to complete the Common Application if you are a DACA student
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Resources
Resources for Salem State Students
Resources for Immigrants, Refugees and Undocumented individuals in MA
- MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
- MA State Office for Refugees and Immigrants
- Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center
- Welcome Immigrant Network
- Open Door Immigration Services
- Watch CDC
- Latinos Unidos en MA (LUMA)
Legal Resources focused on Immigration
- National Immigration Law Center
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Greater Boston Legal Services
- Boston Legal Resources for Immigrants
- Mabel Center