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Can I apply to college if I am undocumented? YES! Undocumented students can apply to college. State colleges and universities should not ask for any information regarding your legal status when you submit your application. When applying to a state college or university, you are not required to put a social security number. You can leave the space blank on your application with no effect on your likelihood of acceptance. State schools are not required to report undocumented students to the federal government; however, they are required to report international students with a student visa from a foreign country. Once accepted to a state college or university, make sure you are not mistakenly classified as an international student.
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In StateTuition in NY
In New York , undocumented students are eligible for in-state tuition if you meet the following requirements...
- You have attended for at least two years and graduated from an approved New York State high school and apply for attendance at a SUNY, CUNY, state-operated, or community college within five years of receiving a high school diploma or
- You have attended an approved New York State program for General Equivalency Diploma preparation, received a GED issued in New York State , and applied for attendance at a SUNY, CUNY, state-operated, or community college within five years of graduating high school.