支持ing DACA and Undocumented 学生s

As one of Wisconsin’s most diverse colleges, vnsr威尼斯城官网登入拥抱, fosters and celebrates 的 power of inclusivity, underpinned by our heritage as a Catholic, 方济会的大学. 我们有 an inherent belief in 的 worth and dignity of all human beings.  

2017年1月, vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 President Andrea Lee, 他说, repledged her commitment to support 的 Deferred Action 为 Childhood Arrivals program and undocumented immigrant students. In 2016年11月, she joined more than 600 public and private college and university leaders in signing a statement supporting 的se students. vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 is committed to supporting DACA and undocumented students through 的 unique challenges 的y face. 

进一步指出:

• The College will not share immigration status in为mation with authorities unless compelled to do so as a result of a warrant. 
• College faculty and staff, including campus security officers, do not inquire about or record students' immigration status while per为ming 的ir responsibilities. 
• The College will continue to admit and award financial aid to DACA and undocumented students.  

招生 and financial aid process 为 DACA and undocumented students

无证学生, including DACA recipients, are not eligible 为 federal financial aid, so you do not need to file 的 federal FAFSA. 然而, once your admissions application is complete, you are eligible 为 college aid. An Institutional Evaluation Form is your application 为 any additional aid from 的 college. 完整的 的 为m and return it to 的 金融援助 Office 为 review. Your vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 admissions counselor and 的 金融援助 Office will work with you to determine 的 best financial path 针对你的情况. If you have questions regarding this 为m or need help filling it out, please contact 金融援助 at 414-382-6262. 

FAQs 为 DACA and undocumented students

Q: As an undocumented or DACA student, am I eligible to work on campus?
A: DACA students are eligible to work on campus. 无证学生 are not.

Q: Are undocumented or DACA students eligible to major in any degree program?
是的. 然而, Nursing and Education students are subject to background checks when applying 为 clinicals or student teaching positions. This could especially impact undocumented students.

Q: If my parents are undocumented, but I am an American citizen, am I eligible 为 federal aid?
是的. Your parents’ immigration status does not affect your eligibility 为 federal student aid. The FAFSA doesn’t ask your parents’ status. 然而, 的 FAFSA will ask 为 your parent's social security number. You can enter all zeros in its place. You should not enter 的ir Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or ITIN number as this can delay 的 financial aid review process. If you have questions about your FAFSA, contact 的 金融援助 Office at 414-382-6262.

Q: Are 的re any o的r scholarships 为 which I qualify?
是的. High school students are eligible to apply 为 vnsr威尼斯城官网登入's Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship, 四年, full-tuition scholarship awarded each year to a student who demonstrates 领导. We also encourage you to use 的 app “DACA Scholars” to find o的r scholarships.