Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: AUBG doesn’t make a distinction between international and domestic students at all for the admission process (aside from calculating the GPA).
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: AUBG is need blind for all students regarding Admissions.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: None. However we do have donor scholarships for students with certain citizenships (here)(https://www.aubg.edu/admissions/scholarships).
Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: Not specifically for undocumented students.
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: Students applying from North America (regardless of status or citizenship) work with me (sharvey@aubg.edu).
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: Reach out to your Admission Counselor to schedule an in-depth call with the team (including our Visa Coordinator).
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes.
If need-based aid is not available, is there a feasible path undocumented students can take to pay for their education with stackable merit scholarships, loans and/or grants from your school?: Need-based aid would be available and is stackable with merit scholarships.
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis at AUBG. We cannot determine the requirements or chances of being awarded since we cannot predict our applicant pool for the next cycle. However it is strongly recommended for students to complete their application by March 1st so they can be considered for priority scholarships.
Other information: I can answer some of your questions, but many do not apply to AUBG since we are located in Bulgaria
Student Life
Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: No
How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students
To my knowledge, we haven’t receive any applications from undocumented students (this is a status that AUBG doesn’t need to recognize since we are in Bulgaria).
Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: ICE doesn’t operate in Bulgaria.
Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: AUBG students apply for a Bulgarian Student Visa with the help of our Visa Coordinator.
Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: ICE doesn’t operate in Bulgaria, so no.
Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: For Fall 2021, students who cannot travel to Bulgaria due to covid related issues or visa issues may complete the semester online.
Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: To my knowledge, AUBG cannot provide legal support to students.