Do DACA students get financial aid?

[Jason 13]

I'm from New York City and I'm currently a college student. Does this cover financial aid as well?

[itzel 336]

Every state and college is different. You need to speak to the financial aid counselors. In tx we qualify for emergency loans only.

[Rawf 336]

In RI we do qualify for it.

[Sinae 21]

In RI we do qualify for it.

Rawf, how do you check if financial aid is available for a DACA granted student or not?

[pswa83 302]

In CA, those who have attended a CA high school for 3 yrs and graduated from said high school, qualify for in-state tuition. we also now, qualify for private scholarships but we still do not qualify for federal loans and grants.

but like Itzel, said, one will need to talk to their school's financial aid department in order to see if they qualify for any assistance.

[erika020 87]

In CA, those who have attended a CA high school for 3 yrs and graduated from said high school, qualify for in-state tuition. we also now, qualify for private scholarships but we still do not qualify for federal loans and grants.

but like Itzel, said, one will need to talk to their school's financial aid department in order to see if they qualify for any assistance.

but starting on January 1, 2013 we(those living in CA) will qualify for cal grants and also for the UC grant and CSU grant

[pswa83 302]

but starting on January 1, 2013 we(those living in CA) will qualify for cal grants and also for the UC grant and CSU grant

thank you for reminding me. i completely forgot about those too. every little bit helps when going to school. wish i had all that when i was in school. lol

[vperezma 0]

I been living in cali for 2 years and I don't qualify for ca dream act because I am not ab540 so scholarships it is for me

[Rh_ny 56]

I'm from New York City and I'm currently a college student. Does this cover financial aid as well?

Interesting question, I would like to know about fafsa in NYC before applying to CUNY !!

[splif0clock 89]

Interesting question, I would like to know about fafsa in NYC before applying to CUNY !!

The best thing to do is speak to someone at the school, like the financial aid officer or the dean of student life. From what I heard, they are very nice and they would pull some strings to get you something, specially if they believe you are a bright student.

[itzel 336]

FAFSA is available to US citizens or eligible non citizens. We dont qualify.

Heres the link with more info:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility/basic-criteria

But there are some states that have a similar form of aid like FAFSA but available only in that state and availble to non citizens (thats us) who have no status, like Texas has the TAFSA.

[SaraMaravilla 11]

Anyone know of any financial help for beauty school in California for us

[MoniqueMelissa 10]

I haven't checked since November last year but for NYC students, we don't qualify for financial aid. Currently they're trying to pass an act kind of like the California Dream Act in NYC which will allow us to eventually get financial aid, but we'll see.

As for CUNY's, I think they do give financial aid to undocumented students. The lady I spoke too wasn't clear but I think you also have to have good grades to get it. You should call to verify. Good luck!

[Rawf 336]

FAFSA is available to US citizens or eligible non citizens. We dont qualify.

Heres the link with more info:

http://studentaid.ed.../basic-criteria

But there are some states that have a similar form of aid like FAFSA but available only in that state and availble to non citizens (thats us) who have no status, like Texas has the TAFSA.

I have applied for FAFSA, waiting for results.

[SaraMaravilla 11]

Let us know if you get approved

[Rawf 336]

I know two people who were approved for over $5,000. same situation.

It depends on the state you live in.

[SaraMaravilla 11]

Awesome wish that's was me lol