Metropolitan State University Of Denver

Admissions Information

• Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Undocumented students are considered domestic students. Only students who intend to apply for F1 status are considered international students
• Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: MSU Denver only considers factors that are academic related (GPA, test scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements). We do not based our admission decision on the student’s financial status, however, if a student has economic hardship for paying the application fee we will waive it.
• Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: Undocumented students who are residents of Colorado can qualify for in-state tuition, institutional aid, and state financial aid.
• Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: Yes, but the student must be a resident of Colorado to qualify for any institutional scholarships.
• How would their status affect their application?: If the student selects ‘No Visa’ on their application, their status will not be questioned, and we will not be asking for further documentation pertaining the student’s immigration status.
• Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: MSU Denver has the largest population of undocumented students in the state of Colorado and therefore, all our admissions counselors are trained to help you meeting the needs of an undocumented student. Also consider contacting our Immigrant Services program at MSU Denver who can also provide one on one assistance with any process at MSU Denver.
• What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: When it comes to admissions criteria, we consider undocumented students as a domestic student and therefore, the criteria are the same as a US Citizen so I would give the same recommendation as to any other domestic student. Keep your GPA above 2.6 (although we will still consider you if your GPA is below 2.6) Study hard on your ACT test. If you didn’t do good on it, still consider applying We don’t require letters of recommendation or personal statements but if your GPA is less than 2.6 then I recommend you to submit them anyways. Start the process early! Most colleges and universities have an early scholarship deadline. Ours is in March 1 so try to be admitted to your desired institution ahead of time to avoid any problems with deadlines Apply for scholarships early. Visit our financial aid website for additional information on financial aid and scholarships www.msudenver.edu/financialaid/
• Other admissions information: Students have the option of selecting the ‘No Visa’ as an option for immigration status. If you contact our university, you may feel safe in disclosing your status. The privacy of your student records are protected by federal law.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes
• What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: That depends on the scholarship. Students are only required to fill out the general MSU Denver application for be eligible for our foundation scholarships Scholarships | Financial Aid | MSU Denver
• Other financial aid information: The state of Colorado has a specialized application called CASFA. We use the information form CASFA for institutional scholarships eligibility In addition, MSU Denver has a general scholarship application that students can apply for any of our privately funded scholarships. Scholarships | Financial Aid | MSU Denver

Student Life

• Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: Yes, we have the Immigrant Services program Immigrant Services | Immigrant Services | MSU Denver
• How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: Every year
• Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: MSU Denver is housed on the Auraria campus which is a commuter campus that is controlled by the state.
• Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: No, Auraria campus police does not enforce immigration law.
• Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: No, this is illegal because students’ records are protected by FERPA.
• Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: For a list of our fully online programs go to www.msudenvere.du/online/
• Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: Yes, our immigrant series programs offer free legal sessions with immigration lawyers from time to time where students can ask questions on a group setting.

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