Bryant University

Admissions Information

• Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: We are need blind in the application review for all students.
• Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: All applicants to Bryant University are eligible for the same level of merit scholarships.
• Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: There is not a specific merit award designated for undocumented students. Undocumented students are eligible for the same scholarship as all other applications.
• How would their status affect their application?: A undocumented status will have no impact on the review of the application. We review international, domestic and undocumented students using the same evaluation techniques.
• What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: I would give you the same advice I would give to any applicant to Bryant. The admission process is designed to evaluate your ability and do you have the skill set to be successful in a Bryant curriculum. We are focused on your past academic performance but also are evaluating all pieces of your application. Throughout the application I would try to give insight into how you past experiences have prepared you, a look in to your personality, what your are passionate about and why you are interested in studying at Bryant.
• Other admissions information: To my understanding there is not a specific person on campus but between the admission office, financial aid office and student support offices there a people on campus that can help support undocumented students.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Undocumented students are not eligible for need-based aid.
• What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: All applicants to Bryant are automatically considered for merit based scholarship upon completion of their application. Not all students receive scholarship but it is fair to say a healthy majority will receive some form of a merit based award.
• Other financial aid information: This is really dependent on you individual circumstances and the level of scholarship you receive if you are to receive scholarship. Finances do become more challenging for many undocumented students because of the lack of access to need-based aid. For some students there is a feasible path to study at Bryant. The best way to judge this is to go through the admission process to find out the options for you and then make a decision that works best for you and your personal circumstances.

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