George Fox University

Newberg, OR

https://georgefox.edu

Admissions Information

  • Other admissions information: A student is welcome to share information to the level they are comfortable. Current status is not required during the admissions process. If a student decides to move forward, connected information may be needed for aid eligibility purposes.
  • Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Students do not need to hold a particular status to apply to George Fox. As we do not have in-state or out-of-state tuition, status would not change cost between an international or domestic student. https://www.georgefox.edu/college-admissions/scholarships/index.html
  • Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: No, undocumented students have access to the merit scholarship opportunity. https://www.georgefox.edu/college-admissions/scholarships/index.html
  • Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: No, however, undocumented students have access to some institutional aid scholarships.
  • How would their status affect their application?: It would not impact as we practice a holistic review with one of the main determinants being academics and overall GPA. https://www.georgefox.edu/college-admissions/apply/index.html
  • Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: No, there are various point-people across departments for different resources and stages of the student experience.
  • What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: Focus on your academic success, stay connected, apply to scholarships, and ask questions.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: DACA students are eligible for all aid including need-based internal 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?: Need-based aid is available but students are additionally encouraged to apply to external scholarships as well.
  • What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: The percentage of getting a specific scholarship, as well as, the amounts received varies by scholarship. For many of our internal scholarships, the student does not need to apply each year as they are awarded for all four years.
  • Other financial aid information: Undocumented students in Oregon would be encouraged to complete the ORSAA.

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