We will counsel DACA students about and connect DACA students to available resources for educational and living expenses for which they are legally eligible.
Read an article about paying for college as a DACA student.
The residency status for DACA students is evaluated individually and takes into account all applicable laws.
DACA students are not eligible for federal financial aid. Due to Indiana law, DACA students are also not eligible for state financial aid.
There are a variety of scholarships for immigrant students regardless of their immigration status. You can see additional Indiana-specific and national scholarships for DACA and all students below.
Indiana University Latino Alumni Association (IULAA) Scholarships
Eligibility: IU undergraduate
Indiana Latino Institute Scholarship
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate
Sociedad Amigos de Colombia (SADCO) Scholarship Program
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate
Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance
Eligibility: undergraduate
Central Indiana Community Foundation Scholarship Guidebook
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate
Central Indiana Community Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate
La Plaza Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Scholarship
Eligibility: high school senior or undergraduate
American Dream Scholarship Award
Eligibility: undergraduate
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship For Young Hispanic Leaders
Eligibility: undergraduate
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate or graduate
ACEC Indiana Scholarship
Eligibility: residents of Indiana currently working on a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or land surveying at a college or university in Indiana.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: undergraduate or graduate
Immigrants Rising Scholarship Lists
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate or graduate
HireAHelper Skilled Trade and Technology Scholarship
Eligibility: high school or undergraduate or graduate
The following links open PDF documents listing resources, scholarships, and funding guides.
Funding Opportunities:
Guides to Funding & Financial Aid:
DACA recipients have valid work authorization for the period of their permit. This means you are able to work in the U.S. for any employer, both on and off campus. However, undocumented students who are not eligible for DACA cannot accept employment in the U.S.
Certain professional certifications and licensures may require lawful immigration status or background checks in the U.S. Thus, depending on the field of study, obtaining final certification or license may be problematic for DACA or undocumented students. It is best to contact the specific certification authority to check certification requirements when thinking about career options.
The following articles and documents can help you understand your employment rights under DACA.
This page from MoneyGeek is updated frequently with resources and explanations for navigating the U.S. financial system as a DACA recipient.
