“Whoever comes here, belongs here” is a hallmark of the William & Mary community. As university leadership affirms, William & Mary has an enduring commitment to all students, and we welcome students to W&M regardless of their immigration status.

This information is for DACA applicants, but we recognize that students may have a variety of immigration statuses. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, along with our enrollment partners such as the Office of Financial Aid and the University Registrar, are here to assist DACA applicants and students in accessing all available financial resources and navigating the renewal process.

Application Checklist

1. All applicants must complete the Common Application.
   1. First grader read application requirements And dates and deadlines
   2. Read transfer student application requirements And dates and deadlines
2. You do not need a Social Security Number to use either application, so this field can be left blank.
3. In the citizenship status question, select “DACA, Undocumented, Deferred Enforced Departure, Temporary Protected Status.”
4. We are a test optional institution. If you would like to submit test scores, you may submit self-reported standardized test scores during the application process. Enrolling students will be required to submit official test scores if they self-report their scores.
5. Submit the $75 application fee payment or select any of the applicable fee waivers in the Common Application.

If you, your parents/family/guardian, or your college advisor have any questions about the application process, do not hesitate to contact your doctor. regional consultant or email [email protected].

Costs, Awards and Financial Aid

DACA students are encouraged to fill out the form. FAFSA And CSS Profile It will be considered as need-based financial aid. W&M has a long-standing commitment to affordability for residents of the state of Virginia. All our applications are reviewed for the three of us merit based awards It is issued by the Undergraduate Admissions Office. If you have questions about financial aid, please financial aid advisor.

In-State Tuition Eligibility

DACA students and other immigration students may be eligible to receive in-state tuition. In-state and out-of-state tuition fees are determined by the advising University Registrar’s Office. SCHEV guidelines. To qualify for state status, an individual (or their financially supporting parent, legal guardian, or spouse) must demonstrate that they are a resident of Virginia and intend to remain in Virginia indefinitely, and then become a resident of Virginia. residence in virginia at least 12 months before the first day of classes. Under special circumstances, Virginia residence law allows us to consider the residence of a dependent student separately from the residence of his or her parents, when appropriate. Under current SCHEV rules, undocumented students cannot reside in Virginia. Any questions regarding residency eligibility should be directed to the Registrar at: [email protected] or 757-221-2800.

For Those Not Eligible to Fill Out the FAFSA

Virginia Alternative State Assistance (VASA) It is designed for use by aid applicants who are nonimmigrant, undocumented, have DACA status, or are otherwise ineligible to file a FAFSA and wish to be considered for government aid or W&M need-based aid programs. The form is not used to determine the place of residence, it is used only for assistance obligation purposes. The process for determining residence remains the same from the Registry Office onwards.