Point Loma Nazarene University

Other Information

• Special contact: All undocumented students work with our Associate Director, Nicole Munden.

Admissions Information

• Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Technically classified as international in our system, but not required to submit English proficiency exams like our other international students.
• Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: We are "need aware" for every student.
• Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: None.
• Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: We don"t - merit aid is open to any student who qualifies.
• How would their status affect their application?: It doesn"t affect their admissions application at all.
• What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: We"ve had a number of undocumented students excel here - we hope you consider us!
• Other admissions information: It"s completely up to the student.

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?: 100% depends on the award and the student.
• Other financial aid information: CA resident students can submit Dream Act paperwork to be considered for need aid. Out of state students can submit the Application for Aid for International Students.
• 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?: Need aid is available, but students can also stack aid—merit awards, need grants, performance awards, loans, etc - are all stackable.

Student Life

• Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: Not specifically, as we don"t require undocumented student to disclose their status.
• How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: Annually.
• Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: No.
• Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: No.
• Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: No.
• Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: We haven"t had a student in this situation, so we"d have to evaluate!
• Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: Confidential support is available to students, but we don"t have campus attorneys, so it would be handled on a case by case basis.