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Oct
7

How can a college student get financial aid if he/she is undocumented? Can she start the legalization process?

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jothed0rk asked:

I’m currently a 3rd year UCLA student pursuing a in medicine. My family came to the US from the in 1993 under my dad’s L-1 Visa. I graduated from my high school at the top of my class, have worked numerous jobs, pay for my car, rent, and even have my own online jewelry business. HUGE problem though — I’m undocumented and am unable to get financial aid. My father’s visa expired some time ago and because of problems with INS papers, the visa is now out-of-status and our case cannot be appealed. I DO have a number, a valid employment authorization card, a CA driver’s license, work for a US company, and pay taxes. However, I am unable to get because I am neither a US or a Permanent Resident. I am really struggling with paying tuition, so I am wondering if there is ANY way I can start the legalization process at this point. Med school is expensive, and without aid, I don’t think I’ll be able to go. Any advice?
Just to clear things up, I came here LEGALLY with my family when I was a child. My number and driver’s license, along with my employment card, are ALL VALID and not FRAUDS or STOLEN. I get very good grades and go to a very good school (UCLA). I did NOT ask to be here illegally — my messed up with the papers while he was trying to adjust our status and somehow my and I got stuck in this situation. I am not much different than the other students in my classes. Most of them were just lucky enough to have been born here. For the past 2 years, I’ve been borrowing from my friends to pay my tuition and paying them back as soon as I earn enough. I know the DREAM act would solve all my problems, but there’s no way of knowing when and if it will be passed. I don’t expect the government to give me a (although I definitely qualify for it). All I am asking for is any way to start the legalization process with my status if I am already 21.
and for those wondering, YES I DO PAY TAXES and have been for the 4 years I’ve had jobs. Please don’t give me the “why should I pay for criminals” crap because I’m paying taxes too.

I’ve been here for 13 years and basically grew up in the US and just recently became out of status. I know it’s my dad’s fault for not taking care of adjusting our status, but if you know of any way at all that I can petition for a visa MYSELF, I would really really appreciate it.

I have thought about just dropping out of college because it’s getting very expensive without any aid at all, but I am very diligent and determined to succeed.

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