How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: To be honest, it is not something that we track.
Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: See link above
Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: At this time, no. However, you could start one.
Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: No
Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: See link above
Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: We provide some guidance but we do not have an immigration law specialist.
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?: Scholarships and need based aid is stackable but we may not be able to provide all the aid that is needed.
Other financial aid information: We do not require the CSS Profile, but rather have a separate Ithaca College Financial Aid Application for which there is no fee.
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: Scholarships are based on academic achievement so getting good grades has the biggest impact (For Music or Theatre applicants, there is a component from the auditions).
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Undocumented students are eligible for Ithaca College scholarships and need based financial aid. The challenge is that we may not be able to meet full need since you would not be eligible for federal and state need based aid.
Admissions Information
Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: No
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: Yes.
Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Students complete the same application regardless of residency status.
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: I can’t think of any additional advice.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: Non US citizens/residents are eligible for general merit based scholarships. There are a couple of scholarship programs (Park Scholar, MLK Scholar) that are limited to US citizens/residents.
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: No we do not have a separate process or contact for undocumented students.