Minot State University

Admissions Information

• Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Undocumented students would be considered ‘International’ as their citizenship country would not be the United States. Our state policy requires financial support to be documented for all international students, but undocumented students do not need to apply for a visa unless they wish to be on the F-1 student visa
• Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: International students are not eligible for our automatic incoming awards. They are eligible to apply for other Minot State Scholarships (the application for general Minot State scholarships is due February 15 of each year).
• Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: Our incoming, automatic merit awards are restricted to US and Canadian citizens only, but other merit awards may be available, depending on the academic program and success of our students.
• Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: Minot State does not provide any specific aid for undocumented students.
• Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: Anyone in our admissions/recruiting team is equipped to help any student!
• What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: Minot State is proud to offer one rate of tuition to all students, regardless of residency. We provide a quality education at an affordable price.
• Other admissions information: It is helpful if we know a students status so we can collect the appropriate information from the student. It will NOT impact the admission decision of the student if they reveal an undocumented status.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Minot State offers some general scholarships to students, including those who have demonstrated financial need. However, that is determined by the FAFSA, so only students eligible to apply for federal aid can submit that.
• 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?: As the third most affordable institution in the US, we are proud to keep our costs as low as we can. There are not Minot State specific loans/grants.
• What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: The general Minot State scholarship application deadline is February 15 of each year. A number of awards are granted to students based on academic program and success at Minot State.
• Other financial aid information: The FAFSA is used to determine financial need.

Student Life

• Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: There is currently not an active undocumented student club, but there is an active international student club.
• How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: There are undocumented student applications each term.
• Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: We do not have campus police, just campus security officers.
• Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: Minot State offers online degree programs for students around the world to complete.
• Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: No, Minot State does not offer legal support for students.

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