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Admissions Information

Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?

We do not offer any special merit aid for undocumented students.

Are you need-blind for undocumented students?

We still require students to submit CSS profile, as we are need-aware intuitions.

Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?

Undocumented students are considered domestic students.

What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?

Other admissions information

It would depend on what the student is comfortable with. If they want to put it on their application, they can. If they rather email or call, they can do that as well. We truly want to make sure the student is comfortable in letting us know.

How would their status affect their application?

Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?

All students can receive merit aid.

Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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?

Students can bring in outside scholarships and loans to cover the cost.

Other financial aid information

We require the FAFSA and CSS profile. If a student cannot submit a FAFSA then they will just submit the CSS profile.

What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?

Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?

No. Need-based aid is given out based on the FAFSA.

Student Life

Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?

Other student life information

How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?

Every year.

Does the campus police enforce immigration law?

Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?

Yes GW Undocu https://www.instagram.com/undocugw/

Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?

Until the pandemic majority of classes were on campus. Going forward there will be a mix of classes available.

Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?

We do not share the immigration status of undocumented students.

Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?

Yes. GW Law -- Immigration Law Clinic Please call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. no walk-ins please: 202-994-7463 Website: https://www.law.gwu.edu/immigration-clinic

Other Information

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Gives aid?

false

Special contact

Mr. Lowe at jdlowe@gwu.edu

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