Scholarships Help Undocumented Students Pursue College Dreams

Every year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students -- many of whom were brought to the country at a young age by a parent or guardian -- graduate from U.S. high schools. Undocumented students cannot legally receive federal student financial aid of any form, including loans, grants and scholarships. At the state level, most require undocumented students to pay out-of-state tuition to attend public colleges and universities and prohibit the students from receiving state loans, grants and other financial help.