Wingate University

Other Information

• Special contact: Darin Hinson (d.hinson@wingate.edu) Mayra Rosales (m.rosales@wingate.edu)

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?: The need-based scholarships offered through the Financial Responsibility Form are based on their parent"s income information. Their chances of obtaining need-based aid is dependent on the information provided on their Financial Responsibility form and additional documentation to supplement their completion of the form.
• Other financial aid information: Once admitted, students can complete the Financial Responsibility Form that is specific to our school.

Admissions Information

• Are undocumented students considered international or domestic?: Undocumented students are considered international students, but since we are a private insitution, there is no difference in tuition for them. We do not have in-state vs. out-of-state tuition. all students pay the same amount for tuition, room and board, and fees.
• Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: Yes, we offer undocumented students with merit-based scholarships. Since undocumented students are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, we have a Financial Responsibility Form they can complete instead that will determine students" financial need and their eligibility for need-based scholarships.
• Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: No, undocumented students qualify for merit-based scholarships too.
• Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: Our school does not provide merit aid specifically for undocumented students through our own means. However, we partner with Golden Door Scholars to offer scholarships to undoumented, TPS, or DACA students that covers the full cost of tuition, room and board, and fees. Students apply for this scholarship through goldenscholars.org. Students must have a high GPA, take rigorous high school courses, and be an active member in their community or in leadership positions.
• Is there a special contact point for undocumented students?: Yes! Our enrollment officer for international students is Darin Hinson (d.hinson@wingate.edu). If they were to need help in Spanish, they can also reach out to our Spanish-speaking enrollment officer, Mayra Rosales (m.rosales@wingate.edu).
• What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: Do not be discouraged by your legal status. We are welcoming to all students! If you have any questions about the college process, we are here to help whether you come here

Student Life

• Are there organized groups or clubs comprised of or advocating for undocumented students in your school?: Yes, our Latin American Student Association advocates for and is inclusive of undocumented students. In addition, our Office of Diversity and Inclusion also works to aid our undocumented students in their colelge experience.
• How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: We do not have any specific totals of applications from undocumented students as their applications are treated the same as our students with legal status. We do have the most Golden Door scholars. To the three questions below, I am not aware that we do any of these things.