Information provided by UtahFutures.org

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There is much misinformation about undocumented students and higher education. Most importantly, students should know that undocumented students, with and without Deferred Action for Children Arrivals (DACA) can attend college in Utah! All students, regardless of immigration status, are eligible for admission into any accredited college or university (public and private) in Utah.

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College credits in high school

Undocumented students, with and without DACA, can participate in Concurrent Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate classes while in high school. Earning college credits while still in high school can help students save time and money once they do get to college.

 

Scholarships

While citizenship is a requirement to receive state and federal aid, Utah high school graduates do not need to provide proof of citizenship to qualify for privately funded scholarships. For a comprehensive list of privately funded scholarships in Utah visit Edúcate Utah.

Utah State University’s undocumented student page and the University of Utah’s Dream Center both include a list of scholarships for undocumented, DACA, and non-FAFSA-eligible students.

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In-state tuition waiver

Utah state law allows qualifying undocumented and DACAmented high school graduates to pay in-state tuition rates if they attend a Utah public college or university.  See page 43 in the college guide (available in English and Spanish).

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Additional support and information
 

Regardless of which college a student plans to attend, the University of Utah Dream Center has important information for undocumented students.

Below is a list of online undocumented resources offered at Utah's other public colleges and universities.

• Salt Lake Community College is home to the second Dream Center in the state.

• Utah State University

• Weber State University

• Southern Utah University

The Affordable Colleges website offers expert advice and resources for undocumented students, including a list of tuition policies by state and scholarships.