Brevard College

Brevard, NC

Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Domestic
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: We are need blind for everyone
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: All institutional aid not associated with the FAFSA is available.
Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: No, but they have access to all merit and half tuition scholarships like any other student.
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: We have counselors who cover geographic regions based on where the student lives.
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: Apply early and visit often!

Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Not need based from FAFSA- but we do offer institutional aid
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?: They will have some out of pocket expenses but we can help them with up to a large portion.
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: GPA and test or test optional score eligibility along with interviewing at Scholarship Day.
Other financial aid information: Application for admission and a meeting with their Admissions Counselor.

Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: None specifically at the moment.
How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: Often
Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: We abide by all federal regulations
Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: Campus Security maintains safety on campus as their primary function.
Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: For students who hold I-20s and Student Visas only, to my knowledge.
Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: We do not.
Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: Confidential counseling is available to all students but legal support is typically up to the student.

Other information: The best way for your students to learn more is to visit our campus! During the visit a member of the Admissions team will sit down and talk more in depth about their personal situation and questions.