State Financial Aid for DACA / Undocumented Students

Administered by Various State Agencies · immigrantsrising.org

Over 20 states now offer in-state tuition and/or state financial aid to DACA recipients and undocumented students who meet residency requirements.

Eligibility requirements

✓DACA recipient or undocumented student
✓Met state residency requirements
✓Enrolled or accepted at state institution
✓States include CA, NY, TX, IL, WA, MN, and others

Insider tip

Even without FAFSA eligibility, many states have standalone applications. California's Dream Act application is completely separate from FAFSA and covers state grants and Cal Grants.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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