{"id":43122,"date":"2020-09-03T08:25:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T16:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=43122"},"modified":"2022-08-16T08:47:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:47:48","slug":"student-loans-for-daca-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/daca-student-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Loans for DACA Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that offers some legal protections and opportunities to undocumented residents who were brought to the U.S. as children.<\/p>\n<p>While DACA recipients can go to college in the U.S., they\u2019re generally ineligible for federal student loans. However, if you\u2019re a DACA student, you have other options for student aid and DACA student loans.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what you should know about student loans for DACA students:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-undocumented-students-can-apply-for-college\">How undocumented students can apply for college<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#federal-student-loans-and-aid-for-daca-students\">Federal student loans and aid for DACA students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#private-student-loans-for-daca-students\">Private student loans for DACA students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#financial-aid-for-dreamers\">Financial aid for Dreamers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"how-undocumented-students-can-apply-for-college\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How undocumented students can apply for college<\/h2>\n<p>DACA recipients can attend many colleges in the United States. As of August 2020, the following allow undocumented immigrant students to qualify for in-state tuition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#19-states\">19 states<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#washington-dc\">Washington D.C.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-university-systems\">7 university systems<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only Alabama and South Carolina forbid undocumented students from attending public colleges.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start filling out college applications, it\u2019s a good idea to reach out to the schools you\u2019re considering to see if there are any special rules for applying as an undocumented student.<\/p>\n<p>Some schools might treat DACA applicants like any other in-state student, while others will treat them like international students, which could impact your financial aid options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Is there help for \u201cDreamers\u201d to attend college?<\/b> DACA recipients are also known as Dreamers, after the failed Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.<\/p>\n<p>There are several nonprofit organizations that work to help Dreamers go to college, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedream.us\/resources\/\">TheDream.US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantsrising.org\/\">Immigrants Rising<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamproject-va.org\/\">The Dream Project<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recent DACA legal updates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>January 21, 2021:<\/b> The Biden administration issued a memorandum directing the Department of Homeland Security to \u201ctake all appropriate action to preserve and fortify DACA, consistent with applicable law.\u201d This memorandum was in response to a court ruling in Texas that allowed DHS to terminate an individual\u2019s DACA status without notice.<\/li>\n<li><b>November 29, 2021:<\/b> The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit repealed a 2018 decision by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions that restricted immigration judges\u2019 ability to terminate removal proceedings for DACA recipients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/how-to-apply-for-student-loans\/\"><i>How to Apply for Federal and Private Student Loans<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"federal-student-loans-and-aid-for-daca-students\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Federal student loans and aid for DACA students<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for federal student loans, you must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or a member of a small list of other eligible noncitizen groups. This means federal student loans aren\u2019t an option for DACA recipients. But you might still qualify for other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/types-of-student-loans\/\">types of student loans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to contact your school\u2019s financial aid office to see if there are any programs available to help you pay for school. Although DACA recipients don\u2019t qualify for federal student loans, your school might ask you to fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/applying-for-fafsa\/\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a> to apply for aid from the school or even from the state.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/federal-vs-private-student-loans\/\"><i>Federal vs. Private Student Loans<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"private-student-loans-for-daca-students\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Private student loans for DACA students<\/h2>\n<p>After you\u2019ve looked into financial aid options from your school and state, private student loans could help to fill any other gaps.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the lender, you might be able to apply either as a DACA recipient or as an international student.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Keep in mind: <\/b>Dreamers will typically need to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/cosigner-explained\/\">cosigner<\/a> with good credit who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.<\/p>\n<p>You might also have to provide special documentation, such as paperwork from ICE.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to take out a private <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\">college loan<\/a>, be sure to shop around and consider as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can compare your rates from our partner lenders in the table below that offer student loans to DACA or international students.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-342\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-342 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Lender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Fixed rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Variable rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/ascent\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#ascent-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.68%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"ascent-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.68%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $2,001* to $400,000 <\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                0.25% to 1.00% automatic payment discount, 1% cash back graduation reward<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or DACA student enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 12 on-time principal and interest payments<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Launch Servicing, LLC<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/citizens-bank\/#citizens-bank-private-student-loans\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#citizens-bank-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.24%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"citizens-bank-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.24%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $1,000 to $350,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan types:<\/span>\n                                Any private or federal student loan<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, full monthly payment, interest only, immediate repayment, academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay, loyalty<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Available in all 50 states (international students can apply with a creditworthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident cosigner)<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/edvestinu\/#edvestinu-student-loans\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#edvestinu-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.0%+<sup>7<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    7.34%+<sup>7<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"edvestinu-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.0%+<sup>7<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    7.34%+<sup>7<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                750<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $1,000 to $200,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                7, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, full monthly payment, interest only, immediate repayment, academic deferment, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a minimum income of $30,000.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div 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Also available to non-U.S. citizen students (including DACA students) attending a school located in the U.S. who apply with a qualifying cosigner.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Borrowers can apply after graduation, 12 consecutive on-time principal and interest payments, and meeting certain credit requirements.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Sallie Mae<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><b>Compare Prequalified Private Student Loan rates. <\/b><br><br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\/start\">Compare Prequalified Rates<\/a><\/center><br><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><small>Lowest APRs reflect autopay, loyalty, and interest-only repayment discounts where available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/faqs\">Prequalified rates<\/a> are not an offer of credit. | <sup>10<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/ascent-student-loan-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ascent Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>1<\/sup><a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#citizensbank-inschool\">Citizens Bank Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>2,3<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/college-ave-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College Ave Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>11<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Custom Choice Disclosures<\/a> | \u00a0<sup>7<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/edvestinu-apr-details-inschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EDvestinU Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>8<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/invested-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INvestEd Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>9<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/sallie-mae-homepage-disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sallie Mae Disclosures<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><b><i>Learn More:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/international-student-loans\/\"><i>Taking Out an International Student Loan<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"financial-aid-for-dreamers\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Financial aid for Dreamers<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/college-scholarships\/\">College scholarships<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/college-grants\/\">grants<\/a> could be another way to pay for college. Unlike student loans, neither of these have to be paid back \u2014 essentially making them \u201cfree money\u201d to put toward your education.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#private-scholarships-daca\">Private scholarships for DACA students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state-financial-aid-daca\">State financial assistance for DACA students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#financial-assistance-from-colleges\">Financial assistance from colleges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"private-scholarships-daca\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Private scholarships for DACA students<\/h3>\n<p>Many private scholarships are available to any applicant in the United States, including DACA recipients.<\/p>\n<p>There are also scholarship programs designed exclusively for DACA students. These include scholarships from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedream.us\/\">TheDream.US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsf.net\/scholarship\">The Hispanic Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.questbridge.org\/high-school-students\/national-college-match\">Questbridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ascendfundny.org\/\">The Ascend Educational Fund<\/a> (New York City area only)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cllcf.org\/scholarship-program\">California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation<\/a> (California residents only)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jkcf.org\/our-scholarships\/college-scholarship-program\/how-to-apply\/\">The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldendoorscholars.org\/\">Golden Door Scholars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"state-financial-aid-daca\"><\/a><a name=\"19-states\"><\/a><a name=\"washington-dc\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>State financial assistance for DACA students<\/h3>\n<p>In some states, DACA students can participate in state financial aid programs. There are also several states that offer a special DACA financial assistance program.<\/p>\n<p>And if you don\u2019t qualify for financial aid, you might still be able to get in-state tuition.<\/p>\n<h4>States that allow DACA recipients to participate in the state financial aid program include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>California<\/li>\n<li>Colorado<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Texas<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>States with financial aid programs specific to DACA students include:<\/h4>\n<li>California<\/li>\n<li>Connecticut<\/li>\n<li>Hawaii<\/li>\n<li>Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>New York<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Texas<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>These states offer in-state tuition to DACA students:<\/h4>\n<li>California<\/li>\n<li>Colorado<\/li>\n<li>Connecticut<\/li>\n<li>Florida<\/li>\n<li>Illinois<\/li>\n<li>Kansas<\/li>\n<li>Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>New York<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Texas<\/li>\n<li>Utah<\/li>\n<li>Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<li>Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"7-university-systems\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>University systems that offer in-state tuition to DACA students, include:<\/h4>\n<li>University of Hawaii Board of Regents<\/li>\n<li>Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education<\/li>\n<li>University of Maine Board of Trustees<\/li>\n<li>University of Michigan Board of Regents<\/li>\n<li>Ohio Board of Regents<\/li>\n<li>Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island\u2019s Board of Governors for Higher Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loan-requirements\/\"><i>Student Loan Requirements<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"financial-assistance-from-colleges\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Financial assistance from colleges<\/h3>\n<p>Many schools offer institutional aid, such as scholarships, grants, or other programs. Some are also able to waive your application fees, depending on your financial circumstances. Be sure to contact your school\u2019s financial aid office to see what resources might be available for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to take out a private student loan, be sure to compare your rates from as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for your needs. You can do this easily with Credible \u2014 after filling out a two-minute form, you can see your rates from multiple lenders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Compare student loan rates from top lenders<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list--iconArrow accent--isGreen\">\n<li>Multiple lenders compete to get you the best rate<\/li>\n<li>Get actual rates, not estimated ones<\/li>\n<li>Finance almost any degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\">See Your Rates<\/a><br \/>\n<small>Checking rates will not affect your credit<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Combo --><\/p>\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-businessunit-id=\"5536ec090000ff00057eebe7\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.credible.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- End TrustBox widget --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that offers some legal protections and opportunities to undocumented residents who were brought to the U.S. as children. 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