DACA and Undocumented Student FAQs

Yes, all students are eligible to apply for admission regardless of their citizenship status.

Yes, all students who apply to UM are automatically considered for merit scholarships regardless of their citizenship status.

DACA and undocumented students are not eligible for state or federal financial aid. However, they may be eligible for institutional funding through the U Dreamers Program.

Whether or not your parents file taxes, you must provide certain financial information on the CSS Profile, such as parents’ earnings and assets. Once you submit the CSS Profile, any additional required financial documentation must be uploaded directly to College Board's IDOC service.

No, DACA and undocumented students are not required to submit the FAFSA.

Yes, you may. In fact, you may apply under any of our first-year admission plans (i.e., Early Decision I, Early Action, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision). Note that Early Decision is a binding process in which you agree to enroll at UM if admitted.

The U Dreamers Program is available to academically talented and admissible DACA and undocumented high school seniors and transfer students. UM is committed to providing students of all nationalities and citizenship statuses with opportunities to nurture their talents and pursue their goals.

Yes, the U Dreamers Program is available to eligible DACA and undocumented students attending an accredited high school or postsecondary institution anywhere in the U.S.

No, DACA is not an “eligible non-citizen” status. Therefore, DACA and undocumented students are not required to submit the FAFSA.

Yes, in order to be considered for the U Dreamers Program, students must complete the CSS Profile. Note that the CSS Profile does not require a Social Security Number (SSN). The information submitted is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and it is only used for institutional purposes.

• CSS Profile
• Financial Certification Form (available in the Applicant Portal after submitting the Common Application)
• Parent tax documents
• Student tax documents
• Noncustodial Parent Form, if applicable
• Additional financial documents, if requested
  
  

If the whereabouts of your noncustodial parent is unknown, or if you have extenuating circumstances pertaining to the situation with your noncustodial parent, complete the Noncustodial Parent Waiver Form. You may contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment for more information. 

No, parents' citizenship status will not affect admission to UM or the U Dreamers Program. Parents' citizenship will also not affect financial aid eligibility. The CSS Profile does not ask for a parent’s citizenship information. 

Your parents do not need to have a Social Security Number (SSN) in order to fill out the CSS Profile. Remember that the information provided is protected under FERPA and it is only used for institutional purposes.

DACA and undocumented students are not eligible for Federal Work-Study, but they may be hired as a Student Assistant on campus if they have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) and authorization to work.

Although DACA and undocumented students are not eligible for federal loans, private loan providers may be an option. Bear in mind, students may need a co-signer who is a resident to be eligible for private loans.

UM supports DACA and undocumented students and will continue to do all it can, within the law, to enable them to nurture their talents and pursue their goals.