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As an institution, we are need-aware, but all undocumented students can and are encouraged to apply for need-based institutional financial aid through the CSS Profile

Undocumented students are considered domestic students at Oberlin.

Don't be afraid of reaching out with questions! Oberlin is partnered with Golden Scholars and has many resources on campus for undocumented students, including student organizations and a scholarship fund to help support students on campus. In addition, Oberlin is considered a sanctuary city.

Undocumented students do not need to share their status, though it may be necessary to inform either the College or Conservatory Admissions Office to adjust any requirements typically asked of international students when applying.

Undocumented status does not affect their acceptance into Oberlin. DACA status is not required for admission to Oberlin.

All students, including undocumented students are eligible for our scholarships: music merit scholarships for conservatory applicants based on the audition, academic merit scholarships based on high school grades/academic achievement, and our $10k Commitment Scholarship (https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/applying-aid-prospective-students/oberlins-10000-commitment).

College applicants should be in contact with the counselor for the state the student lives in. conservatory applicants should be in touch with the Conservatory Admissions Office.

As mentioned above, admissions scholarships are available for undocumented students who apply, dependent on the division they apply for (College of Arts & Sciences or Conservatory of Music). Virtually all conservatory applicants receive some amount of scholarships and all students who enroll receive the commitment scholarship. We also have funds on campus to support our current students.

The CSS Profile is the application to send to Oberlin, our code is 1587.

Yes! Oberlin is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students.

Any ICE or CBP officers should first be in contact with our director of Campus Safety if they do not have a warrant. Matters such as this are also handled with our Office of the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for legal purposes.

This varies year to year.

Our campus safety officers are not charged with enforcing federal immigration law and do not make inquiries into individual citizenship status. Formal requests by other law enforcement agencies are first reviewed by the Director of Safety & Security in consultation with the General Counsel and Security to ensure that the privacy interests of campus community members are fully protected. Similarly, the City of Oberlin, per its sanctuary status, will not seek to assist immigration authorities unless required by federal law.

Yes! Obies for Undocumented Inclusion is a student group that organizes events related to concerns of undocumented students. the El Centro Volunteer Initiative sponsor a variety of events to teach residents English & help prepare for the US Citizenship exam, and the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) acts as a hub to support undocumented (and other marginalized/BIPOC) students.

There is no clear answer on this at the time, though this year has introduced virtual/remote learning in new ways for our faculty and students which may be utilized for students who are not on campus for reasons outside of their control. In any regard, our faculty and staff are also extremely willing to work with students to ensure their success.

Oberlin must comply with federal requirements associated with managing its authorized international student and scholar programs. it otherwise does not share sensitive information such as immigration status. We do not provide information on immigration status to anyone except when required by law.

No. However, the Multicultural Resource Center is the designated office to connect undocumented and DACA students to community and legal resources designed to serve the particular needs of this population. It is in the best interest that members of this vulnerable population be advised by immigration legal experts who can provide attorney-client privileged consultation to meet the unique needs of individual community members. The MRC has compiled a list of legal resources on their website.

The information you are looking for is available on our website (sites listed below). Admissions & Financial Aid Process: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences/first-year-applicants#app-step-4 Student Life: https://www.oberlin.edu/mrc/student-resources/undocumented-daca-resources

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