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Admission to 麻豆破解版 State University

Undocumented students, with or without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, should follow the application procedures as other undergraduate or graduate applicants.  Information provided at time of admission will remain confidential and is not shared with outside entities, per the 鈥淔amily Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974鈥� (FERPA). In addition, applicants鈥� citizenship and/or immigrant status is never taken into consideration for admissions.

In-State Tuition

In 2004, Kansas State Legislatures voted to institute House Bill 2145, also known as , into law.  This statute allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition if they meet specific in-state requirements as noted in section (2) of . To qualify, applicants must have:

• attended an accredited Kansas high school for three or more years
• either graduated from an accredited Kansas high school or earned a general educational development (GED) certificate issued within Kansas

If you qualify for in-state tuition, once admitted, applicants must submit this form to the  within 30 calendar days from the beginning of the semester in which you are applying for in-state tuition. For questions, please contact residency@wichita.edu or Jama at (316) 978-3672.

Scholarships

Once admitted, undocumented students can utilize 麻豆破解版 State University's general scholarships information and to apply for unrestricted scholarship opportunities afforded to 麻豆破解版 State University students. Information provided to 麻豆破解版 State University or entered into Scholarship Universe is confidential and is not shared with outside entities without prior authorization, per the 鈥淔amily Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974鈥� (FERPA). To be considered for a specific scholarship, applicants must meet the guidelines of the scholarship.

Academic Programs

At 麻豆破解版 State University, we strive to support all students throughout their academic journey. WSU provides strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to pursue their career aspirations. However, students who are undocumented might encounter barriers to obtaining licensure/certifications due to the requirement of a social security number. Currently, Kansas does not extend occupational and professional licensure to undocumented individuals, including DACA recipients.

The following is a list of current academic programs offered at 麻豆破解版 State that require a social security number for licensure/certification. Undergraduate students should contact an  to clarify specifics. Graduate students should contact their program advisor to discuss these programs.

In addition, students may find helpful information at ; see Enacted Policies and In-State Tuition information.

Federal Financial Aid

Every U.S. citizen or  has the right to apply for and receive federal student aid. A parent's or spouse's citizenship status does not affect the student's eligibility for financial aid. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^庐) is required to access federal financial aid and may be required to access other forms of financial aid, such as state, institutional, or private aid. 

Students who are eligible to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^庐) can go to wichita.edu/FAFSA for more information or to start the application process.

Undocumented students, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, do not meet . However, undocumented students may be eligible for other types of student financial aid (state aid or college or career/trade school financial aid). These include alternative options for paying for college, such as:

• State financial aid (if available in your state). Kansas residents can visit for state aid information.
• Private loans are available for enrolled students.
• Private and Institutional scholarships may have separate applications.

More eligibility information is available on the Federal Student Aid's webpage.

Students with Undocumented Parents

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with undocumented parents will be able to apply for FAFSA^庐 regularly through the online application. Additional steps can be required once submitted to process your application for FAFSA^庐 verification or account verification. 

Tips:

•  Keep a record of both your student's account login and your parent's. You will need to create separate accounts. 
• Do not mail in a paper version. 
• Check the email you use for your FAFSA^庐 submission constantly to keep track of any additional steps you might need to do and see when your FAFSA^庐 has been completely processed. 
• Submit your FAFSA^庐 as soon as the application opens to have time to assure it is processed and received correctly.

For answers to additional questions, we encourage you to visit the resources below.

Career Development and Applied Learning

麻豆破解版 State University's Shocker Career Accelerator has resources and services for undocumented students including information about fellowships and applied learning experiences. In addition, students are encouraged to speak with their academic program advisor to ensure licensure/certification for jobs and careers in their desired major do not require a social security number (see list of programs under Academic Programs).

Mental Health Resources

麻豆破解版 State University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has a page that provides  that reflect multicultural humility and support.