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?: You can still be reviewed for scholarships by completing a scholarship application. For a list of available scholarships please see the link below. https://scholarships.tamu.edu/
Other financial aid information: You will complete the TASFA.
What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: Please see the above bullet point.
Scholarships are usually based on need, GPA, High School rank, and test scores if you choose to submit. When reviewing students for scholarships we look at the whole student (academically and non-academically) when awarding our scholarships. Some of the criteria we look at includes but is not limited to test scores, GPA, academic achievement, rigorous course load, extracurricular activities, leadership, community service, honor, and awards (academic and non-academic), commitment and longevity, special talent, employment, achievement under difficult circumstance, and/or financial need.
Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes, state and institutional if they are meeting requirements. You must submit a financial aid application. https://financialaid.tamu.edu/Apply
Admissions Information
Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: Yes
Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: Yes
Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: It depends on where they live. If they live in Texas and graduated from a Texas High School, They can be considered domestic. All other undocumented students are intl
What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: To complete their application in its entirety.
Other admissions information: Yes. Undoc students should reveal their status to receive appropriate help.
How would their status affect their application?: It does not, as far as admission goes. It will affect their student life, however.
Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: There are restrictions on few merit aid awards
Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: There is not within the admissions office. Most students reach out to the intl admissions office with questions.