Financial Resources

Financial Resources for Undocumented Students

When applying for various aid programs, it's important to remember that citizenship requirements can differ. Some programs require U.S. citizenship, while others do not. Before submitting your application, be sure to review the eligibility criteria for each program to determine whether citizenship status is necessary. Look for merit-based scholarships, as most of these do not impose citizenship requirements.

According to these federal guidelines, international, undocumented, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are not eligible for federal grants, federal student or parent loans, or need-based grants.

Financial Resources for Undocumented Students

When applying for various aid programs, it's important to remember that citizenship requirements can differ. Some programs require U.S. citizenship, while others do not. Before submitting your application, be sure to review the eligibility criteria for each program to determine whether citizenship status is necessary. Look for merit-based scholarships, as most of these do not impose citizenship requirements.

According to these federal guidelines, international, undocumented, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are not eligible for federal grants, federal student or parent loans, or need-based grants.

MHEC One App for Undocumented Students

As of the 2021-2022 award year, the qualified children of undocumented immigrants who are eligible for in-state tuition under §15–106.8.of the MD Education Article​ ​​also are now eligible to apply for various State financial aid grants and scholarships. The new MHEC One App allows qualified children of undocumented immigrants to be considered for various State financial aid programs.

Dreamers Graduate Loan Program

In collaboration with Social Finance, TheDream.US developed a graduate school loan program for undocumented graduate students with DACA or TPS seeking to pursue advanced degrees. Social Finance acts as the fund manager, while Funding U, an education lending platform, handles application processing and loan origination.

Scholarships & Grants

MSU Institutional Scholarships & Grants

These awards are available on a limited basis to new and continuing Morgan students, and they are based on need and academic average. Award amounts vary and are not guaranteed. 

MSU Student Emergency Grant Support

Provide support for students overcoming financial barriers through emergency assistance and grants that create a path that leads to lifetime benefits and personal well-being.

Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC)

Seeking to fill resource gaps for undocumented students and to help them reach their educational, professional, and personal goals. E4FC provides frequently updated lists of scholarships for undocumented students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Golden Door Scholars

Golden Door Scholars provides DACAmented & undocumented students with the financial aid and support needed to invest in their education and define their futures.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)

This civil rights organization, which has fought for the rights of the Latino community since 1968, provides several scholarships for students who want to take up the cause.

TheDream.US

TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant youth, having provided more than 10,000 college scholarships to Dreamers attending 80+ partner colleges in 20+ states and Washington, DC.

More Scholarship Opportunites

• Adelante Fund Scholarships
• AIChE (Chemical Engineering) Minority Scholarship Award
• Appraisal Institute - Minorities and Women Educational Scholarship
• Davis Putter Social & Economic Justice Scholarship
• DREAMer's RoadMap Scholarship Mobile App
• Fastweb 
• Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
• IEFA
• IISE - UPS Scholarship for Minority Students
• La Unidad Latina Foundation 
• LNESC Scholarships
• MALDEF Scholarship Resources
• NACME Pre-Engineering Scholarships
• NSCA (Strength & Conditioning) Minority Scholarship
• Physician Assistants for Latino Health Scholarships
• PRSA (Public Relations) Diversity Multicultural Scholarship
• PRSA (Public Relations) - Marcia Silverman Minority Student Award
• QuestBridge National College Match 
• Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund
• The Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman P.E., Engineering Scholarship

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