Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: They are considered to be undocumented students who attend high school in the U.S.
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: Technically, BC is need-blind for all applicants. However, we attempt to reach out to undocumented applicants to share policies regarding financial aid. (Further details below).
How would their status affect their application?: No.
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: No.
Other admissions information: Please do your research regarding the financial aid policies, if that will be a consideration for students.

Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Generally, BC requires all applicants for need-based aid to be eligible for federal funding. In order to receive BC institutional aid, a student must also be eligible to receive federal need-based aid. At this time, federal funding is available to U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, and students with asylee or refugee status.
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?: BC is now a partner with QuestBridge, and we will consider undocumented students who are applying through this program.