Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: -No
How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: -Through the Seton Hall application or Common App, like every other student. Those can be found here https://www.shu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/applying.cfm.
Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: -No
Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: -I am not aware of a specific club solely focusing on this issue, but some of our cultural, political and social justice clubs do advocate for undocumented students. A full list of our clubs and organizations can be found here https://www.shu.edu/student-organizations/student-organizations-a-z.cfm.
Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: -Not traditionally, but more options may become available as a result of the pandemic
Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: -No
Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: -Not that I am aware of
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?: -Every student is welcome to apply for our range of stackable scholarships found here https://www.shu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/scholarships.cfm
Other financial aid information: -We only use the FAFSA for need based aid
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: -The University Scholarship is the main merit-based scholarship and reviewed automatically. If accepted to Seton Hall, it is very likely they will receive a University Scholarship. The other scholarships are more competitive and their requirements can be found at the link above.
Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: -No, since they can receive the same level of merit-aid as every other student.
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: -We are need-blind for all students
Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: -Domestic
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: -Feel comfortable asking questions, we are here to help and do not report status to ICE or any other immigration enforcement agency.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: -No! Merit based scholarship is purely based on high school GPA and test scores (if applicable), undocumented students can apply test-optional
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: -No, they will be assigned a counselor based on their address