Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: ICE would not be invited onto campus without a warrant.
How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: We receive a number of applications from undocumented students every year.
Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: RMC does not employ campus police but does maintain a campus safety office. Their role is to enact personal safety protocols across campus.
Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: Student clubs and organizations vary from year to year depending on the makeup and interests of the student body.
Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: RMC does not provide distance learning in general as instruction is primarily focused on one-on-one interactions.
Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: The institution does not provide legal or immigration status with any outside entity unless legally compelled to do so.
Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: The institution would assist students in finding appropriate legal support but would not incur any expense on behalf of the student.
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?: Outside of institutional and any available Federal aid, RMC offers payment plan options to help cover remaining balances.
Other financial aid information: If able, we recommend all students file and submit the FAFSA. RMC's school code 002534
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: Payment plans are available to all students.
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes and no. There are specific endowed scholarships available specifically for undocumented students as well as appeal based aid.
Admissions Information
Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: There is not a specific merit scholarship for undocumented students. All students, regardless of status, are eligible for merit aid.
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: Admission consideration for all students is need-blind.
Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Undocumented students are considered domestic students.
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: I advise all students to visit and work directly with the enrollment staff to ensure a smooth transition.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: There are no restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students. However, should a student be receiving military or full athletic aid, the student would no longer be eligible for an academic merit award.
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: The Vice President for Enrollment: mapstona@rocky.edu