The U Dreamers Program is intended to meet 100 percent of an admitted student’s demonstrated financial need. Depending on the amount of the award, it could potentially cover tuition and mandatory fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, and University health insurance. Scholarships that are in excess of qualified educational expenses (i.e., tuition and mandatory fees) may be subject to a tax. Refer to the IRS Publication 970 Tax Benefits for Education to learn more about which expenses do not qualify as educational expenses, including but not limited to, living expenses, meal plans, and any other expenses not required to attain a degree in your field of study.
Eligibility Criteria
The U Dreamers Program is available to eligible first-year and transfer DACA applicants in the state of Florida looking to enroll in the fall semester only.
If any required materials are missing by the stated deadlines, DACA applicants may not be eligible for consideration.
Applying for Admission
DACA applicants must meet the First-Year Admission Requirements or the Transfer Admission Requirements, including the International Financial Certification Form, by the stated deadlines.
In addition, first-year DACA applicants must:
- Attend an accredited high school in Florida
- Apply under one of our fall admission plans
- Upload an official copy of the I-797 DACA Approval Notice and Employment Authorization Document via the Student Information Form. This form must be uploaded by November 1 for Early Decision I or Early Action or by January 1 for Early Decision II or Regular Decision.
In addition, transfer DACA applicants must:
- Have graduated with a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Currently attend a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in the state of Florida and have completed at least 60 postsecondary credit hours at the time of their application.
- Apply by the fall priority deadline of April 15 and submit all Transfer Admission Requirements by May 1
- Submit official copy of the I-797 DACA Approval Notice and Employment Authorization Document to mydocuments@miami.edu before April 15
Applying for Aid
DACA applicants are not required to submit the FAFSA. However, if interested in need-based financial aid, they must complete the following by the stated aid deadlines:
- CSS Profile
- Note: The CSS Profile submission fee may be waived for those who qualify. For more information, visit College Board’s Fee Waiver page.
- Tax Documents
- Government or Employer Earnings Statements
For more information, visit the Applying For Aid page.
Terms and Conditions
Students admitted to the U Dreamers Program must complete a full-time undergraduate program of study with no fewer than 12 credit hours during each of the fall and spring semesters for a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. Students in the U Dreamers Program must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the University of Miami, with the initial calculation at the end of the second semester of attendance. The award is subject to revision pending receipt of any grant, scholarship, or prepaid tuition and/or housing aid not anticipated at the time the award is given.
If a student in the U Dreamers Program experiences a citizenship change which at any point qualifies them for federal student aid, the U Dreamers funding will be discontinued and the student may apply for federal, state, and other institutional need-based aid accordingly.
Visit our Terms & Conditions page for more information.
Contact Us
Iris Martinez
Office of Undergraduate Admission
305-284-6990
irismartinez@miami.edu
Christina Ward
Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment
305-284-6000
c.ward@miami.edu
