Williams College

Williamstown, MA

https://williams.edu

Admissions Information

  • Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Undocumented students are considered as domestic applicants.
  • Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: Williams College is need-blind for all domestic applicants, including undocumented students.
  • Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: Williams College does not award merit scholarships to any students.
  • Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: Williams College does not award merit scholarships to any students.
  • Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: Alejandra Moran and Courtney Oben, assistant directors of admission, are the primary contact point for undocumented prospective students and families, and for those with DACA status. You can reach Alejandra and Courtney at vam1@williams.edu and ceo3@williams.edu, respectively.
  • What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: Our office is here to help and guide you through the admission process. We will be as proactive as possible to answer your questions and needs, but please don’t be afraid to give us a call or send us an email to ask further questions.
  • Other admissions information: It is helpful for our admission to know of a student’s citizenship status during the application and financial aid processes to ensure we do not ask for any unnecessary documents, forms, etc. We want to streamline and ease these processes for students as much as possible.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes, Williams College only awards need-based financial aid packages to admitted students, including undocumented students and those with DACA status.
  • Other financial aid information: Williams College requires that all applicants complete the CSS Profile. Please contact our Office of Student Financial Services to inquire about submitting the FAFSA.

Student Life

  • Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: Yes, the Coalition for Immigrant Student Advancement (CISA) is a student organization committed to bringing awareness to and advocating for immigrant students’ on campus.
  • How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: Our office is in conversations with and receives applications from undocumented students every year.
  • Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: No, Williams does not allow any outside agencies onto campus without a warrant from a judge.
  • Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: Williams College does not have any campus police officers.
  • Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: Williams does not share student information with ICE without a warrant from a judge.
  • Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: Williams would work with students on an individual basis to determine whether or not distance-learning is possible to complete their degrees.
  • Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: Williams College cannot provide legal advice to students with immigrant law questions, but our Dean"s Office provides connections to legal experts (i.e. attorneys or organizations).

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