The Florida College Access Packet

By Daniela Sosa
Social Justice Scholar Summer 2009

WHAT IS AN UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT?

Undocumented students include those students born outside of the United States, many of who have lived in this country for a significant portion of their lives, and who reside here without the legal permission of the federal government. Many undocumented students and their families entered the country legally on tourist or work visas and chose to stay in the US after their visas expired. Others entered without any form of documentation. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in the year 2000, approximately 2.5. Million undocumented youth under age 18 were living in the U.S. Each year, over 65, 000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools. Many undocumented students were brought to the U.S. at a very young age. Many undocumented students have aspirations to attend college.

CAN AN UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT GO TO COLLEGE?

YES!
Although there are many institutions that are not friendly to undocumented students there are some that let you attend, but you would have to pay the out of-state tuition.

Barriers Faced By Immigrant Students

Denial of K-12 education: The Plyler v. Doe case was an important Supreme Court case that changed the lives of many young undocumented students. This guaranteed the right of many young immigrant children to access K-12 public education. Although the case was won many undocumented students are still denied access to this either because of misinterpretation of the law and/or anti-immigrant sentiments. Denial of in-state tuition: There are eleven states as of right now permit qualified undocumented immigrant students to receive in-state tuition. Unfortunately, Florida is not one of those states (the shaded states below have adopted this new law.) There are still schools inside these states that have wrongfully denied in-state tuition to many of these students, and there are many more that dont know that this law exists preventing them from not going to college for financial reasons.

Denied access to higher education: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that it is not required for any school to determine a students status. Despite of this there are still many colleges and universities out there like Barry University that do not accept any undocumented immigrant students. Mainly it is because they are either interpreting the federal law incorrectly. Lack of financial resources: Since undocumented immigrants cannot apply for any federal government aid most of them have to juggle extra jobs in order to support their families and/or finance their college education. Students wanting a higher education have a even bigger obstacle because they dont qualify for financial aid, grants, or loans. Uncertain future: Hopelessness and depression are constant feelings felt by many undocumented immigrant students because of great obstacles needed for them to overcome to reach their educational goals. Even if they are able to graduate they still cannot work on their area of interest because the need a work permit that they wont have. They also live in fear of being caught by immigration authorities and getting deported to unfamiliar countries.

What Is The Application Process?

Talk to your college counselor as early as possible to receive all the information you need about planning for college including college applications, entrance exams, fee waivers, cost of attendance, and available resources for undocumented students. Talk to students to get advice about applying to and attending the colleges below. Research scholarships and other methods to pay for college. Know that you have a right to higher education and it is going to take much work and dedication on your part. You can do it! Be open-minded and realistic with yourself. Life can take many turns, the point is to get there. Each system has its own requirements, such as Entrance Exams (SAT, ACT) GPA Applications deadlines Application Fees Might need a valid passport from country of origin and an I-94. Transcript Personal essays Letters of Recommendation
Extracurricular activities

Types of Degrees Available At Post-Secondary Institutions

Degree Certificate Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate Professional School Community College/ Trade School Community College Four-year College or University University University Specialized Schools Years of Schooling Six months to two years Two Years Four Years Two Years Two to eight years Two to five years

Basic Guidelines for Undocumented Immigrant Students

Although it is possible for undocumented immigrant students to get a higher education most of this system was not designed with these students in mind. There are many questions in the in application that they cannot answer. These are some guidelines that these students should keep in mind when applying:

Do not lie. Since the applications werent made with undocumented immigrant students
in mind there are sometimes no choices for undocumented when asked of their immigration status. These students often choose Permanent Resident or I am in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident. Lying about immigration status can result in the student getting deported and may count against them if there is a future opportunity for legalization. Whenever possible, do not mention or show evidence that you are undocumented. Watch out for signs that the admissions office is categorizing the student as an international student (legal foreign student). Try to rectify when this happens. You may need to say that you are undocumented.

How to File Applications

If an undocumented immigrant student is applying to a public university, she/he should file the domestic (U.S. Citizen) student application. For private colleges, its easier to file the international (legal foreign) student application. On many of these applications there will be many questions on their immigration status, such as What is your SSN? or What is your visa status? Leave these questions empty. Remember to not lie. Online applications are hard to complete because they are automated to not continue until all the fields are complete. Some might let you go on or they might have a No Selection choice. If these online applications do not work you may need to file the paper application.

Talking With Admission Officers

If an undocumented student applies to community colleges, the schools may require the student to appear in person at their offices to turn in the applications. Admission officers will then make sure that the form is complete. If it is not then they will continue to ask the student many questions. An undocumented immigrant student should save the Im undocumented response until there are no other options. Instead they should say that they do not hold a B-2 or F-1 visa (thats what schools are most concerned about). Undocumented immigrant students should never show her/his original passport. Photocopy the first page (the one with a picture) and present it if they request an ID. Sometimes they may contact you by e-mail or phone. Respond in the same way.

Tips for Writing an Essay

Write as you speak. Be original. Show genuine enthusiasm. Create some mystery. Focus. Use active verbs. Write tight. Choose nouns and verbs that are specific as possible. Use short sentences and simple words. Use simpler, more concise language. Avoid asking questions or setting off words and phrases with quotation marks. Dont brag. No one wants to hear an endless description of how great you are. Let your actions speak for themselves. Avoid acronyms and abbreviations. Avoid exclamation points and parentheses. Be specific. Dont tell them what they want to hear. Vary sentence structure. Avoid gimmicks. Avoid controversy. Be witty only if you can pull it off. Avoid offensive tone or language. Dont try to sound like a sage. Avoid jargon. Avoid sexist language. Dont insult your reader. Let the reader read between the lines to draw conclusions. Just tell the story. Let the reader figure out the moral. Revise until its perfect. Adhere to the word limit. Proofread your work. Show the essay to someone who can be objective.

HOW CAN I PAY FOR COLLEGE?

An undocumented student cannot apply for any state or federal financial aid. However, if a student has filed an application with INS and is in the process of obtaining residency, he/she may be eligible for resident fee status and may also be eligible to receive state financial aid. Speak to your attorney for more information. Types of financial aid: Grants & Scholarships (dont need to pay back) Work-study (job opportunity to earn money)open to those who qualify for federal aid. Loans (money borrowed that must be repaid) Undocumented students can borrow money but will require a legal co-signer with a credit line to borrow funds. May want to shop around and ask questions first. These are some other possible ways that can help you pay for college: Use creative ways to fundraise (i.e. raffles, donations, etc!) Apply for scholarships that do not require U.S. citizenship or residency. Evaluate your personal situation and make decisions based on your needs. Use technology to your advantage..Myspace/Facebook and ask for donations.

Florida In-State and Out-of-State Tuition

In-State $86.19 per credit hour $ 14,296 for two semesters $16,690 annually Out-of-State $312.58 per credit hour $ 28,741 for two semesters $34,080 annually

Miami-Dade Community College Florida State University University of Florida Private Colleges/Universities

Does not provide in-state tuition/$53,544 annually. (e.g University of Miami.)

FINDING THE MONEY FOR COLLEGE!!!

IF YOU HAVE NO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO FIND MONEY FOR COLLEGE

Find out if its possible for you to get a Social Security number. Familiarize yourself your local state laws. Consider private schoolsthey are more likely to offer money to qualified candidates Think about where youre going to college; talk with our contacts at that college (this is why you should always collect business cards! Follow through.) Ask counselors at fairs about and other schools or contacts they may have. Check scholarship lists for any scholarships that do not require legal residency or citizenship (i.e. www.fastweb.com or www.latinocollegedollars.org.) You can also attempt some scholarships that require SS # making your status very clear to the committee, you may be surprised with the outcome. Get to know your high school counselor early! Let them know how they can help you. Visit them often and collect all scholarships available to you. Think about individuals you might ask to sponsor or support you in college. This may include relatives, friends, neighbors, or the employers of your parents. If you need help writing a formal letter requesting help, ask! Writing skills will become indispensable! HenceAP, IB, Honors English. Consider ways you might earn money that do not require a Social Security number (i.e. tutoring, yard work, babysitting, etc.)
If you have the possibility, live at home, this will save you housing costs!

Scholarship Tips for Undocumented Students

Scholarship providers have their own eligibility requirements. Make sure to obtain current information by contacting each provider directly. Scholarship funds are limited and many are only offered on a one-time basis. You must continue applying as time goes on. Begin looking for scholarships as early as possible. Search within your school, school district and local community first, then expand from there. Find creative ways to fund your education (i.e. ask family members, teachers, local business or large companies for donations.) Network! Get to know other undocumented student groups, community supporters, and college organizations or groups that can help you. Get connected!!! Dont be afraid to ask questions! Do research!!! Help others and spread knowledge. Document your findings.

USEFUL WEBSITES
www.lulac.org swer.org www.opcioncanada.com www.salef.org www.nilc.org www.pewhispanic.org floridaimmigrant.org mdc.edu www.e4fc.org www.maldef.org www.ilcha.com www.ilrc.org

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MAAA-Web/ www.nhra.com www.ilache.com www.maldef.org www.granmothersforpeace.org www.migrant.net www.scholastic.com/artandwriting/ howen! ter.asp www.collegescholarships.com/ www.artsed411.org/eyaa.html www.telacu.com/english/graphic_version/application_form/index.asp www.collegeview.com www.sscnet.ucla.edu/chavez/ www.hispanicscholarships.org www.chicanalatina.org www.hermana.org www.contracosta.cc.ca.us/foundation/scholarships.html www.peninsulacollegefund.org www.dhr.state.md.us/hispanic/hispano.pdf www.maga.org www.ccnma.org www.nahj.org www.shpefoundation.org www.lambdathetanu.org! <http://www.microsoft.com/college/>scholarship.htm http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships/ www.law.harvard.edu http://automotivehalloffame.org www.salef.org www.csac.ca.gov www.ctc.ca.gov www.estudentloan.com www.calteach.com www.AFSA.com www.ncsu.edu/careerkey www.ceresources.org www.automotivehalloffame.org www.educationisfreedom.org/ www.math.jmu.edu/csems/Minority Scholarship Gateway List www.ronbrown.org http://advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm www.truman.gov www.chciyouth.org www.winscholarships.com www. ed.gov/offices/osfap/students www.absolutelyscholarships.com www.scholarships.com www.freescholarships.com www.jackituckfield.org/ www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm www.maef.org/ www.iefa.org www.bkscholars.csfa.org/ www.siemens-foundation.org/ www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html www.aflcio.org/scholarships/scholar .htm www.fedmoney.org/ www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm www.efg.net/ www.back2college.com/ www.sit.edu/ http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html www.inroads.org/ www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml www.baeo.org www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/ http://honors.csufresno.edu/ www.finaid.org www.hispanicscholarships.org www.wiredscholar.com/ www.collegeispossible.com www.collegenet.com/ www.petersons.com/ugchannel/ www.embark.com/faid.asp www.freschinfo.com www.nasfaa.org/ www.salliemae.com www.scholaraid.com www.scholarships101.com www.srnexpress.com www.studentrewards.com www.wilsonfund.org/ www.kff.org/docs/fellowships/ www.kodak.com/ www.ssrc.org/ www.tsf.org/ www.apa.org/mfp www.jackierobinson.org/ www.Microsoft.com/college/ www.usc.edu/student-affairs/ www.cawg.org www.nebhe.org/ www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra.html#j2 www.awic-dc.org/ www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html www.radcliffe.edu/ www.bpwusa.org/ www.cuinfo.cornell.edu/ www.wrei.org/fellowships/ http://www.afsa.com/ www.college-scholarships.com www.hsf.net www.blackexcel.org www.chelafinancial.com www.fastweb.com www.fastaid.com www.nysfaaa.org/student/scholars.htm www.theoldschool.org http://scholarship.tylenol.com/ www.aspira.org/Scholarships.html www.marine-scholars.org www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/ www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm http://ppia.aed.org/index.html www.ahcpr.gov/fund/minortrg.htm www.alpfa.org/ www.agiweb.org/ www.aicpa.org/ www.bms.com/aboutbms/fellow/data www.xerox.com http://scholarship.tylenol.com www2.cocacola.com/citizenship/ education_scholarsfoundation.html www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/ http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/ http://scholarships.kachinatech.com/scholars.html www.astronautscholarship.org www.uncf.org www.xensei.com/users/adl www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/ www.ed.gov/inits/hope/ www.nacme.org/

Florida Residency Requirements

To become an official Florida resident, file a declaration of domicile. The document states that you reside at a certain address and is notarized by the Clerk of the County Court. New residents must register their vehicles in Florida within 10 days of gaining employment or enrolling children in school. o Must provide: current driver's license, proof of Florida auto insurance, prior registration certificate and ownership title. The vehicle identification number will be verified, and you will need to apply for a Florida license plate.

Lawful Permanent Resident

Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Form G-325A Biographic Data Sheet (Between the ages of 14 and 79) Form I-693 Medical Examination Sheet (not required if you are applying based on continuous residence since before 1972, or if you have had a medical exam based on a fianc visa) Two color photos taken within 30 days Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (completed by the sponsor). (This requirement may not apply to you if you are adjusting to permanent resident status based on an employment petition.) Form I-765 Authorization for Employment (if seeking employment while case is processed). Evidence of inspection, admission or parole into the United States (Form I-94).

Eligibility:
Immediate family members of U.S. Citizens: First Preference: Unmarried, adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens. Adult means 21 years of age or older. Second Preference: Spouses of lawful permanent residents, and the unmarried sons and daughters (regardless of age) of lawful permanent residents and their children. Third Preference: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, their spouses and their minor children. Fourth Preference: Brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens, their spouses and their minor children. Based on employment: First Preference: Priority Workers including aliens with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers. Second Preference: Members of Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability. Third Preference: Skilled Workers, professionals and other qualified workers. Fourth: Certain special immigrants including those in religious vocations. Fifth: Employment Creation Immigrants.

Stories of SWER Members

DREAMers LOCAL TESTIMONIALS (Miami, Florida 2009) My name is Tiyo. Currently, I am a 4.0 Political Science major at Miami Dade College. I am from Port Au Prince, Haiti. Ive been living in Miami, Florida for the past 10 years and I am undocumented. My dream is to become an attorney. My father died and I am my mothers only child. She takes a bus to work as we do not have a car. She works at a small motel to be able to provide us with the necessities of life. Seeing my mother suffer through her worries of our deportation hurts me a lot. My greatest dream is to be able to help my mother out of this lifestyle and for her to have a decent life. One does not know how much it hurts to see ones mother living in misery with no way out. I can never thank her enough for all she has done for me. My name is Jorge and I am an undocumented "DREAM Act student" born in Venezuela. I am 21 years old and I have lived in the U.S. for over 19 years. I want to legalize my status in order to fulfill my desire and ambition to become a young professional in the field of architecture. I received a high school diploma in 2005 with honors; but my immigration status has made the pursuit of higher education very difficult to attain. I hope the DREAM Act passes so that hundreds of thousands of students just like me can go to college and not have to endure the hopelessness and fear that I face everyday in just trying to make a respectable life for myself. I am Maria and on July 26, 2006, Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) came to my home and detained my parents and sisters. My family came to the United States 15 years ago from Ecuador. I sought every opportunity for my right to a college education and was successfully admitted to Miami Dade College in the fall of 2003. But that was not the outcome for many others, and I knew that I had to fight for this injustice. I have endured the burden of this responsibility for almost three years. ICE officers told my family to thank me for what was happening to them. My family has been extremely supportive of my cause. My father brings me up when I am down. I love my family, and I also love this country! I believe in the power of change. I believe in the power we have to make a difference and do good. I am dying inside because I feel my family is being snatched away from me. Even though I am 23 years old, I still need my mom. I have been terribly sick these past few weeks, and she has been the one that has cared for me and sat down by my side to caress me and soothe my pain away. I cannot begin to imagine what it feels like losing a parent forever.

I'm almost 20 now, and the DREAM Act will dictate the future of my life. I have lived in my country (the United States) for ten years, and before that, somewhere else. I graduated top twenty of my class, and just simply wish for the equal opportunity to give back to the community that raised me and that I love. I am barred from getting the higher education I was told I had earned. What crime did I commit? I was just a child with no power to decide. I no longer want to live in the daily terror of deportation. I wish I could live with peace of mind. So please, help us pass the DREAM Act in 2009.

Proposed Legislations and Policies

The DREAM Act, if passed, will grant undocumented immigrant students seeking higher education, temporary legal status. This bill will provide federal financial aid and have all the legal protections all other students have when entering college. Upon graduation from college, students may apply for legal permanent residency status. More information is given in the next page. Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) This is a package of policy recommendations to overhaul the broken immigration system. This will bring legalization for all, elimination of immigration backlogs and preservation of the family-based immigration system, protection of workers rights, due process and civil liberties.

Join SWER (Students Working For Equal Rights)

SWER is a student-led movement grounded on grassroots organizing that seeks to bring about equal rights and opportunities for all, including youth, immigrants, and the oppressed. We work for access to education, civic engagement, and leadership development for direct action on social issues. We unite under the premises of equality, human rights, and the conviction that no movement can succeed without youth power! Visit SWER.org for more information on how to join.

Universities that Allow Undocumented Students

University American Intercontinental University Brevard Community College Broward Community College

City

Type

Admissions #:

Notes: Need to take TOEFL exam if English is not first language. 2.5 GPA. Process: Fill out application form. Send high school transcript. In house scholarship 3.25. International Student Association. Andrew 954-446-6315 Will accept undocumented students, but they will have to pay the international fees (3X more). Will accept undocumented students, but they will have to pay the out of state fees. Documentations needed: old passport and I-94 Close association with SEVIS so they follow as close as possible with their guidelines. The will accept transfers from other community colleges, but it is very restrictive and they evaluate carefully each case. Will allow it, but will have to pay the international application fee which is $60 and the out of state registration which is $330 a credit hour. All they need to show is their application. Will accept undocumented students. Need to complete membership application.

Fort Private Lauderdale

866-248-4723

Cocoa

Community 321-433-7300 College

Fort Community 954-201-7378 Lauderdale College

Clearwater Clearwater Private Christian College

(800) 348-4463

Edison State College

Fort Myers

Community 1-800-749-2322 College

Florida Community College Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Community (904) 646-2300 College

Florida Institute of Melbourne Private Technology Florida International University Florida Keys Community College Florida State University

(800) 888-4348, 674-803-8080

Yes. Needs: application, 2 recommendation letters, and transcripts. Offer merit based scholarships. They would need an Application, ID, and parents information. Applying as out of state or international students Yes; need to pay out of state. Submit application. Yes as out of state. Need: SAT, ACT, Transcript, application Yes; out of state fee, application

Miami

Public

(305) 348-7442

Key West

Community (305) 296-9081 College (850) 644-6200

Tallahassee Public

Indian River State Community Fort Pierce 772- 462-7460 College College

Jacksonville University Lake City Community College Lynn University Manatee Community College Miami Dade College New College of Florida Palm Beach Community College Polk Community College Saint Leo University Saint Thomas University

Jacksonville Private

(800) 225-2027

Yes; application, scores, transcript; merit based scholarship Yes; application only. No scholarship. No organizations Yes; Needs: application, essay, transcript, recommendation letter, SAT or ACT, TOEFL. Provides merit based scholarship. Yes. Needs: application. No scholarships given. Yes; Government ID (valid license or passport from country of origin), application; institutional funds that are provided for undocumented students based on merit. Yes. Out-of-state tuition. Need to prove that they can pay this. No scholarships. Yes; application only no questions asked.

Lake City

Community (386) 754-4287 College

Boca Raton Private

(800) 888-5966

Bradenton

Community (941) 752-5422 College

Miami

Community (305) 237-3000 College

Sarasota

Public

(941) 487-5000

Lake Worth

Community (561) 868-3300 College Community (863) 297-1001 College Private (800) 334-5532

Lakeland

Yes. Needs: application, transcripts. No financial aid. Yes. Needs: application, SAT or ACT, recommendation letter. Provide merit based scholarships. Yes. Needs: application, essays, SAT or ACT, recommendation letter. Provide merit based scholarships.

Saint Leo

Miami

Private

(800) 367-9006

South Florida Bible College

Deerfield Beach

Accepts a lot of international students. Will not accept a student without a visa. Will Willie Tillman recommend students to immigration lawyers wjtillman@sfbc.edu or council. School has an immigration lawyer that is also a teacher Yes; application and all other paper works; no scholarships. Yes. Needs: application, transcript, SAT or ACT, recommendation letter. Provide merit based scholarships.

South Florida Community College

Community Avon Park (863) 453-6661 College

Stetson University DeLand

Private

(800) 688-0101

University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Miami University of South Florida University of Tampa

Orlando

Public

(407) 823-3000

Yes. Must pay out-of-state and be admitted by the admissions committee. Status will not keep them from registering for classes. Yes. Needs: application, transcript, diploma. No scholarships provided. Yes. Yes. Will have to pay out-of-state. No scholarships. Yes. Needs: application, transcript, test scores. Yes. Needs: application, transcript, SAT or ACT. No scholarships provided through admission, but maybe through the international department. You must inquire with admissions personally because they have a private policy. Yes, but need to provide proof that you can pay for college. Academic scholarships up to $7,000.

Gainesville Public Coral Gables Tampa Tampa Private Public Private

(352) 392-1365 (305) 284-2928 (813) 974- 2011 (813) 253-3333

University of West Pensacola Florida Valencia Community College Warner Southern College

Public

(800) 263-1074

Orlando

Community (407) 299-5000 College

Lake Wales Private

(800) 309-9563

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