Information for DACA Students

• Complete the Common Application, Coalition with Scoir or Willamette Transfer Application. Answer questions related to your citizenship accurately based on the options provided, which include DACA and Undocumented. You may provide a Social Security Number, if you have one, or leave the field blank.
• Review the Application Process page based on your prior educational experience. Students who have yet to graduate from high school, or graduated from high school and not completed college coursework should follow the instructions for First Year Applicants. Students who have graduated from high school and enrolled in a two- or four-year college full or part time should follow the instructions for Transfer Applicants.

Willamette University utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need and eligibility for various aid programs. However, undocumented students are not eligible for federal aid. DACA students with a Social Security number can complete FAFSA to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which can help in applying for private, state, and institutional funding.

Oregon residents who have undocumented status, DACA status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or a valid U-visa should submit the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

Tuition fees at Willamette are the same for both in-state and out-of-state applicants. 

• Merit-based scholarships are available to all incoming students, including undocumented students, with no separate application required.
• We encourage students to explore external scholarship opportunities through organizations like TheDream.US and Golden Door Scholars. Ensure the validity of these opportunities by checking for application fees and reviews.

• United We Dream empowers young immigrants through education equity programs.
• Big Future offers college planning resources specifically for undocumented students.
• Immigrants Rising supports undocumented students with financial aid and legal advice.
• College Board’s Repository of Resources for Undocumented Students offers state-specific resources and legal information.

All students must have health insurance. If you already have coverage, ensure it meets the standards of the Willamette Student Health Plan.