Aid for Undocumented Students

Undocumented and DACA students may be eligible for some EWU scholarships (depending on donor criteria) but are not eligible for institutional financial aid

Applying for Aid

DACA students and 1079 students who are interested in applying for state financial aid for 2021-2022 should complete the following:

  • Apply for admission to EWU by March 1 (new freshmen and transfers).
  • File a 2021-2022 WASFA listing EWU as a school choice by March 1.
  • Submit a residency affidavit form (1079 form) or proof of DACA status (I-797) to the EWU Records and Registration Office by March 1.
  • Have a family income at or below the EWU eligibility cutoff amount.
  • Meet all other institutional award requirements.

Students who do not meet the above deadlines will still be considered for aid, but awards are made on a funds-available basis and late applicants may not receive all the aid for which they might otherwise qualify.

In some cases, we may ask you to provide copies of your and/or your parents’ IRS tax return transcripts and verification of household size and untaxed income. Be sure to check your EWU email account periodically for messages related to those items.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 509.359.2314 if you have specific questions about financial aid eligibility and the WASFA application process.  Undocumented and DACA students may be eligible for some EWU scholarships (depending on donor criteria), but are not eligible for institutional financial aid or any programs funded with tuition waivers, including WUE, tuition-waiver funded scholarships, or graduate assistantships.

1079 Students: Eligibility for State Financial Aid

Undocumented (non-DACA) students who qualify for 1079 status are eligible for resident tuition rates and may qualify for the State Need Grant (SNG) program if all other eligibility requirements are met.  The requirements for 1079 status are as follows:

  1. Earned a diploma from a Washington State high school (or obtained a GED or equivalent).
  2. Lived in Washington for at least three calendar years (36 months) prior to earning the high school diploma or equivalent and continuously since.
  3. Sign an affidavit (written promise) affirming eligibility and promising to become a permanent resident/citizen of the United States when eligible to apply.

Please consult with the residency specialist in the EWU Records and Registration Office at 509.359.2321 if you think you may qualify for 1079 status.

DACA Students: Eligibility for State Financial Aid

DACA students who meet the Washington state residency requirements may qualify for the State Need Grant (SNG), College Bound Scholarship, State Work Study, or the Passport Scholarship program if all other eligibility requirements are met.  Please consult with the residency specialist in the EWU Records and Registration Office (509.359.2321) to discuss and document your eligibility for Washington state residency.

WASFA and Other Resources

If you have specific questions about financial aid eligibility and the WASFA application process, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 509.359.2314.

Undocumented and DACA students may be eligible for some EWU scholarships (depending on donor criteria) but are not eligible for institutional financial aid or any programs funded with tuition waivers, including WUE, tuition-waiver funded scholarships or graduate assistantships.

State Financial Aid for DREAMers

Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. These students still need to meet other program requirements.

To find out if you qualify, complete the free WASFA to apply for state financial aid.