Undocumented Student Resources

Welcome to Everett Community College! We are excited to support you in achieving your educational goals. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive campus for all students. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (1974) prohibits schools from providing any outside agency - including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with any information from a student's school file that would expose their immigration status.

Bienvenidos a Everett Community College, estamos emocionados de apoyarte para que logres todos tus metas educacionales. Estamos comprometidos a crear un campus seguro e inclusivo para todos los estudiantes. La Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (1974) prohíbe a las escuelas de proveer alguna agencia de afuera - incluido el departamento de Homeland Security (DHS) o ciudadanos americanos y servicios de inmigracion (USCIS) - con cualquier información que los estudiantes deban llenar exponiendo su estatus migratorio.

There are a number of EvCC services and federal or state programs to help support undocumented students.

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Informacion en espanol
Financial aid for undocumented students
External resources for undocumented students
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) information
Running Start - College classes for high school juniors and seniors

Dreamer Success Program 

The Dreamers Success Program is a plan of action to support the retention and progression of undocumented EvCC students who receive Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Interventions to reach this goal include building relationships with each person through monthly through, monthly meetings workshops, events and weekly undocu support meetings.

Through this program, the Diversity and Equity Center offers the opportunity to speak with Dreamer Navigators. The Dreamer Navigators are students who can provide assistance with transitioning into college, navigating the college system and getting involved with campus activities. We can help ensure the academic and social success of undocumented students at Everett Community College.

Get connected with Dreamer navigators on campus by contacting dreamers@everettcc.edu.  

 

Current Status of DACA 

 
As of May 3, 2024, first-time DACA applications continue to be blocked and cannot be processed as a result of a court order by a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas. However, individuals who have DACA (as of July 16, 2021), or whose DACA has lapsed for less than one year, can continue to apply for renewal of their DACA. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends that you
submit your completed DACA renewal application at least 150 days (5 months) but no later than 120 days (4 months), before your current DACA and work permit expire.
 
To help you figure out which specific dates are 150 and 120 days before your DACA expires, use NILC’s DACA Renewal Calculator, www.nilc.org/dacarenewalcalculator/ 

 

Residency Information

A new state law, Senate Bill 5194 makes it easier to be a Washington resident for tuition and financial aid purposes. The law replaces HB 1079.  

You may now qualify for residency if you: 

  • Earn a high school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent before your first term at the college determining residency. 
  • Have lived in Washington for at least for 12 months before your first term at the college determining residency 
  • Signed the Residency Affidavit included in the WASFA. 

Please note: SB 5194 does not change a student's legal citizenship status. The law means that students who qualify will pay the same tuition rates that all other resident students pay.

Contact your school’s Residency Office or Financial Aid Office for more information, or visit this page for details.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q:Who are undocumented students? 

A: A student is considered undocumented if they are not a legal permanent resident and does not possess a current green card, visa, or other form of legal documentation.The undocumented student population across the United States including Washington state is diverse and embodies multiple identities, cultures, and countries of origin.

Q: What challenges do undocumented students face? 

A: Undocumented students often face unique challenges, including limited access to financial aid, ineligibility for federal student loans, and concerns about their immigration status. They may also encounter barriers to employment and internships.

Q: What is DACA?  

A: DACA is a federal program that allows certain undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit.

Q:What is WASFA? 

A: WASFA is the Washington Application for State Financial Aid, which provides financial assistance to low-income, non-citizen students in Washington State who are not eligible for federal financial aid due to their immigration status.
 How to apply for WASFA

Q: What support is available for undocumented students at Everett Community College (EvCC)?

A: EvCC offers the Dreamers Success Program, which includes monthly meetings, workshops, events, and weekly support meetings to help undocumented students succeed academically and socially.

Q: What is the Diversity and Equity Center's role in supporting undocumented students?

A: The Diversity and Equity Center provides opportunities to speak with Dreamer Navigators, who are students trained to assist with transitioning into college, navigating the college system, and getting involved with campus activities.

Q: How can I contact the Dreamers Success Program?

A:You can contact the Dreamers Success Program by visiting the Diversity and Equity Center at EvCC or by emailing dreamers@everettcc.edu.  

Additional information about your rights 

DACA Resources from EvCC