Resources for Undocumented Students
Information to Share With Students & Families
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Washington Student Achievement Council is sending weekly messages with resources and information about financial aid, college and career planning, and more. Please consider sharing this with students and families in your community.
Student & Family Messaging
Washington State offers educational opportunities and support for undocumented students
Recently, the DACA program—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals—has been in the news. DACA allows people who were brought to the United States as children to access education and jobs without fear of deportation.
Following a June 2020 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, students who currently have DACA can continue to renew and receive temporary DACA protection. The federal government will be creating a process for new applicants.
In Washington, state law continues to support undocumented students with and without DACA:
Undocumented students may be eligible for resident college tuition and state financial aid, including the new Washington College Grant.
Undocumented students and other non-citizens who are not eligible for federal financial aid can apply for state financial aid using the WASFA—it’s not too late to apply for fall 2020!
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) website has more information and resources for students who are immigrants, are undocumented, or have DACA. This page includes information on residency, scholarships, and legal resources, as well as links to COVID-19, public benefits, and cash assistance resources, some in multiple languages.
Washington is a state committed to providing opportunities to students and protecting the rights of families. Read more about WSAC’s commitment to protecting the confidentiality of WASFA information and the privacy of students and families on the WASFA website.
Related Resources
The following organizations are offering resources for immigrants and undocumented individuals and communities during the COVID-19 crisis:
Washington Student Achievement Council
917 Lakeridge Way SW
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 753-7800
www.wsac.wa.gov