Undocumented Students

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We strive to foster a diverse and welcoming campus community for all students, regardless of background, race or immigration status. As part of that commitment, we welcome and encourage applications from students with an undocumented immigration status.

If you're an undocumented or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student, we invite you to apply using our international student admission process.

Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

As with all students accepted to DU, we consider all undocumented college students for up to $31,000 per year in merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are considered on an individual basis, and the amount you can receive is based on your academic record. Many of our merit scholarships include a $3,000 Residence Hall Grant.

We reward exceptional talent in the arts and athletics through several specialized scholarships. These have separate requirements and criteria from merit-based scholarships and are typically renewable on a yearly basis.

Additionally, DACA and undocumented students may be eligible for the DU Educational Grant. Because this grant is need-based, you must submit the CSS Profile to be considered.

For more information, visit the Financial Aid website.

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  1. Nov. 1 for Early Decision I and Early Action
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What's the difference between the deadline options?

  1. Early Decision is a binding agreement between you and the University that you will attend DU if you're accepted. You can only apply Early Decision to one school, and if you're accepted to DU via Early Decision, you must withdraw your applications from other institutions. You should only apply Early Decision if you're sure you want to be a DU student.
  2. Early Action and Regular Decision are non-binding applications, and you can apply to as many schools as you like for these deadlines.

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