Denison University

Granville, OH

Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: No
How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: We receive applications for undocumented students every admission cycle.
Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: No
Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: Yes there are groups that advocate for undocumented students and immigrants generally speaking. You can see a recent example here: https://denisonian.com/2021/03/features/denison-students-introduce-new-organization-immigrants-without-borders/
Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: No, unfortunately we do not offer distance learning, all of our instruction is on campus. Keep in mind we're a small, residential campus. We're just not set up to support remote learning (outside of the pandemic, that is).
Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: No
Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: Yes, we have services here that students can use, including access to immigration attorneys

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?: In addition to need-based aid, we also offer scholarships and work-study to undocumented students, and we meet the full demonstrated need of every student we admit. Unfortunately we do not offer institutional loans to non-US citizens.
Other financial aid information: We have our own unique form, which is the Denison COF: https://connect.denison.edu/checklist/cof.pdf
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes

Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: All of our applicants are eligible for merit aid, but we don't have merit programs specifically for undocumented students
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: We are need-aware when reviewing international applicants, but if admitted, we meet full demonstrated need
Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Undocumented students are considered international in our admission/financial aid process
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: I would suggest all interested applicants engage with our office by attending events, either in person or virtual, and to complete an admission interview (virtual is available).
Other admissions information: Yes, I would encourage disclosure of undocumented status on the application, or in a separate email. We keep all applicant information private.
How would their status affect their application?: It would not change how we review the application.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: No, there are no restrictions