Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. There’s no federal or state law that prohibits the admission of DACA students to U.S. colleges — public or private. Neither federal nor state laws require that students prove citizenship in order to enter U.S. institutions of higher education.
Yes. There are private scholarships available to DACA and undocumented students. There are also many scholarships available through the Maricopa County Community College Foundation and don't require disclosure of citizenship. For a list of other scholarship resources, click here.
No. Undocumented students, including DACA students and DREAMers, are not eligible for federal student aid.
View enrollment information here. You can easily apply online. If you need assistance, please reach out to the Student Services Office at the college of your choice.
Colleges and universities are legally prevented from sharing personal information about enrolled students unless the request is backed by a warrant. This includes requests from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The immigration status of students and their parents is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from the student’s education record. There are exceptions: institutions may release information without written student or parent consent to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena.