Martha 15 Posted December 11, 2013 Someone help me please, i went to enroll in cosmetology school and was signed up for fafsa and was told i was approved. then i went to school to take a test that cost $100 and then i started actual classes today. while i was there i got called to the office and the main lady told me that i cant get fafsa because my social security card says im only permitted to work. so she called uscis in front of me and they told her what D.A.C.A. was, so she told me to go back tomorrow and take my paperwork from daca with me so she can find out more about it. DO ANY OF YOU KNOW IF IM WAISTING MY TIME? IM SO CONFUSED. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theresa 63 Posted December 11, 2013 This article talks about it... Also, some colleges may offer institution-specific scholarships for which DACA recipients may qualify. Colleges may require students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) solely for the purpose of determining private aid eligibility. The student must have a Social Security number to complete the FAFSA online. The FAFSA will result in a Student Aid Report bearing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that the school needs to determine financial need. However, the DACA recipient will not be eligible for federal student aid and will receive a “C” code on the Student Aid Report requesting documentation of citizenship. Students who do not have Social Security numbers may be asked to submit the paper FAFSA to the financial aid office for a manual calculation of the EFC. All information submitted on the FAFSA, whether online or on paper, must be completely accurate. To make college costs more affordable, DACA students should also consider alternatives to the traditional four-year, full-time enrollment. In states where they qualify for in-state tuition, DACA students may want to begin their postsecondary education at community colleges, where in-state tuition may be a fraction of the cost of other institutions. After completing transferable coursework at the community college level, they may look to transfer to a four-year college to finish their degree. Likewise, students should also explore the option of part-time enrollment, which would allow them to work to help finance their educational costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoseG 383 Posted December 11, 2013 We don't qualify for FAFSA under DACA. You need to let the lady know so that she can perhaps help you find other forms of financial aid. 1 Gezinha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGame1990 17 Posted December 11, 2013 So this means we wont be able to go to college? Unless we paying out of state fees. That's what i looks like to me. I was already looking at Rhode Island College 4 years $115,356 compare to some one who lives in the USA and is he ilgealy and would only pay a good $60,000 for years! THIS IS B.S! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heisenberg2 34 Posted December 12, 2013 we can't apply for FAFSA, but you could apply for The California Dream Act : http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp it also depends on the school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
