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Re: Financial Aid for Documented Students but Undocumented parents - 18 days ago

Roszy, Do your parents have an ITIN number? If they file taxes, they should have been assigned an ITIN number. In this case, you would input "999-99-9999" as their SSN. I hope this helps. Please feel free to message us back. Good luck! Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Financial aid denied due to my legal status - 18 days ago

Dear Mizari, I am sorry to hear about the situation with this particular university. If this university is considered a public or state university, then they are not required to offer you financial aid due to your status. Please feel free to email me directly at jazmin@latinosincolleg

by Jazmin Cameron - Getting money and financial aid for college

Re: undocumented friend - 29 days ago

Hi Dominique, I commend you for helping your friend through this process. Unfortunately, your friend is not able to apply for FAFSA since he is an undocumented student. However, there are twelve states that offer in-state tuition for undocumented students. They are the following: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Quisiera saber como entrar a Princeton - 6 weeks ago

Hola David, Te sugiero que visites el sitio de Princeton donde encontraras toda la información sobre el proceso de los “International Students”: Si tienes más preguntas, puedes contactar la oficina de admisión. Desafortunadamente, no hay mucha ayuda para los estudiantes que no son ciudadanos de los EEUU. Deberías preguntarle a la universidad Edupass.org ofrece mucha informaci

by Jazmin Cameron - Applying to the most selective universities

Re: Financial aid and Undocumented Parents - 8 weeks ago

Dear Mirna, I would encourage you to check with your state's laws regarding DACA students and financial aid. Unfortunately, Viriginia does not seem to offer state aid or in-state tuition to DACA students. While you are allowed to work, the state continues to treat DACA students as undocumented without financial aid eligibility. Please look into the following: [*] Collegeboard.com offers

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: FAFSA / DACA - 8 weeks ago

Dear Juan, Yes, you are still able to fill out the application for FAFSA. You may need to submit a paper (hard-copy) of FAFSA in case you run into issues completing it online. Feel free to contact us if you need further assistance. Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Financial aid and Undocumented Parents - 8 weeks ago

Mmejia7, We apologize for the late response. Since your parents have been filing taxes, you should be inputting "999-99-9999" instead of 0's. Please let us know what your current situation is! Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: como puede una joven con una visa O-3 obtener ayuda economica para la Universidad? - 8 weeks ago

Saludos Cassandra, Desafortunadamente, los estudiantes sin documentos no pueden aplicar para el FAFSA. Al contrario, debes de investigar si el estado en donde vives te ofrece “in-state tuition.” Hay 12 estados que ofrecen “in-state tuition” a los estudiantes indocumentados que cumplen los requisitos del estado – California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Mexi

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Undocumented parents with a business - 2 months ago

Dear Berenice, When you filled out your FAFSA form, did you write down "999-99-9999" under your parent's SSN? Please let us know so that we can provide you with an accurate response. Thank you, Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Getting money and financial aid for college

Re: Denied FAFSA - Help - 7 months ago

Dear Joel, We apologize for the delay in answering your question. When undocumented parents file taxes, students should be inputting 9's instead of zeros under the Social Security box (i.e. 999-99-9999). You should try to submit a copy of the parents ITN and a letter explaining that the social security on the w2 forms is invalid and therefore parents filed taxes with the ITN. Please

by Jazmin Cameron - Getting money and financial aid for college

Re: Cuantos creditos se necesitan ? - 8 months ago

Saludos Horte, Le recomiendo que su hija envié su diploma y la carga horaria (cuantas horas cursaste cada materia) a www.wes.org. Esta organización le hace la evaluación y le darán la equivalencia al título norteamericano. Cobran una tarifa por hacerlo. Una vez que veas cual es la equivalencia podrás ver si te conviene seguir los estudios para la maestría o ya estas cubierta También

by Jazmin Cameron - Applying to the most selective universities

Re: FAFSA - 9 months ago

Dear Junior, Have you explained to the school that your parents do not have social security number because they are not U.S. citizens? You may want to explain to them. They cannot deny you financial aid. Since they already have your parent's tax forms, that is sufficient. Can you please follow up with us to let us know if there were any issues? Saludos, Jazmin Cameron, LIC Adviso

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Financial Aid for Documented Students but Undocumented parents - 9 months ago

Hello Alex, Since you are a resident of Florida, the state should not force you to pay out of state tuition. We have forwarded your question to immigration lawyer, Elsie C. Vasquez in case there is additional information you should consider. Thank you for your patience! Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Scholarships for Undocumented Students - 9 months ago

Hello Jose, Private schools do not receive federal funds, therefore, they are able to use their money as they see fit. There is higher probability that they would be willing to offer scholarships or funding to undocumented students. I would recommend that you apply to the law schools that you are interested regardles of whether they are public or private. Check to see what scholarships or

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Pasos para que hijas vayan a la universidad/becas - 9 months ago

Hola Lisa, Es importante que los padres empujan a sus hijos a seguir con sus estudios no importa la situación de la casa. Me da gusto que les de motivación! Le sugiero que su hija usa el internet para investigar sobre la universidad y las becas. Puede empezar con nuestro sitio donde le damos los nombres de organizaciones que ofrecen ayuda. En nuestra página, latinosincollege.com, pue

by Jazmin Cameron - Parents with concerns

Re: Summer - 10 months ago

Hi Isabel, The summer is a perfect opportunity for you to get involved! I would highly recommend that you volunteer with an organization of your interest. Figure out what some of your interests are. You can either go to your local library or community center who can direct you to some volunteering opportunities. Some examples are the following: [*] animal shelter [*] Hospital or rel

by Jazmin Cameron - Time Management in College

Re: What if you don't want to be a leader - 10 months ago

Yes, it is very important for all students to be active in other activities in order to their develop leadership skills. Jorge, you can go to our main page and click on Tools for future success. You will find various links such as Leadership Developments, Mentoring Programs, and Hispanic Professional Associations. Some of these organizations have mentoring opportunities where you can conne

by Jazmin Cameron - Leadership development

Re: becas para college - 10 months ago

Hola, Puedes visitar nuestro sitio donde y hacer click sobre Paying for school donde encontraras una lista de organizaciones que ofrecen becas. Te sugiero que empieces con el sitio www.fastweb.com donde puedes crear un cuenta. Este articulo habla sobre las becas para los latinos - . Además, debes de leer Unconventional ways to pay for college que ofrece consejos para financiar tu educac

by Jazmin Cameron - How to get scholarships

Re: Freshman, First Generation College student, and Hispanic in need of scholarships/grants! - 10 months ago

Dear Stephanie, There are tons of scholarships! However, you must set aside time each week to research and apply. I suggest you go to our main page and click on Paying for school. Here you will find a list of organizations that offer scholarships - SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID. [*] I recommend starting off with www.fastweb.com where you can create an account and have the site match you

by Jazmin Cameron - How to get scholarships

Re: Work or internship? - 10 months ago

Dear Ursula, Ideally, it would be best for you take on any available internship, especially if it aligns with your major. However, the reality is that many students need to work in order to pay for school. Taking on a job at a department store will still give you the opportunity to build your skills that you will need for future jobs. For example, team work, customer service, attention to

by Jazmin Cameron - Finding a job

Re: need help in finding scholarships. - 10 months ago

Dear Oscar, It may be better to go to an actual 4-year college since many scholarships are awarded to students who attend a college or university. If you wish to continue with this center of employment, you may need to ask them if they have a payment plan that will allow you to work and pay as you go. Here are a few things to consider as an undocumented student: 1) There are eleven s

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Financial Aid - 10 months ago

Dear Erik, We have forwarded this information to an immigration lawyer. Please expect a response within a few days. Thank you for your patience! - Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: beauty school - 10 months ago

Yes, even though you are not a U.S. citizen, you can still apply to beauty school. They cannot deny your application. Please visit the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences to search for accredited schools in your city – www.naccas.org. Good luck! Jazmin Cameron, LIC Advisor

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: Financial Aid for Documented Students but Undocumented parents - 10 months ago

Dear Eddy, If a parent does not have a social security number, place 000-00-0000. If a parent has a federal identification number, place 999-99-9999. FAFSA has also suggested the following: If your parent does not have a Social Security number (SSN), they must enter 000.00.0000 on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If they also filed taxes, select that they filed a For

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students

Re: my 19 husband wants to finish high school - 11 months ago

Dear Monica, It's great that your husband is planning on finishing high school. It is not impossible to work and complete your high school diploma, in fact many have done it and are doing it! I would go to your local library or community center. These are great sites that can direct you to resources in your area. I would ask them if they offer GED courses at the library or if they know o

by Jazmin Cameron - Choosing schools

Re: Father files taxes, and have valid social, but got out of status, can FAFSA be filed? - 11 months ago

If the FAFSA representative explained that this refers to where your father resides, then I would take that advice and list his information. In the case that it wrong, the application will not be approved. It does not mean that they will be looking into your father's legal status and contact him. However, if you feel more comfortable, I would request the advice of another counselor. You shoul

by Jazmin Cameron - Getting money and financial aid for college

Re: Won a $5000.00 schoolarship - 11 months ago

Maricela, Si no te pidieron el “social security number” cuando aplicaste para la beca, no es necesario darles esa información ya que te lo ganaste. Debes de ponerte en contacto para aceptar la beca! Si acaso te hacen más preguntas sobre tu estado de residencia, es mejor decir la verdad. Hay organizaciones que de todos modos dan ayuda financiera aunque el estudiante se indocumentado.

by Jazmin Cameron - Adults going back to college

Re: receiving financial aid - 1 year ago

Anai, Are your parents undocumented? If so, you will need to read the following directions given by FAFSA to US Citizen students with undocumented parents: If your parent does not have a Social Security number (SSN), they must enter 000.00.0000 on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If they also filed taxes, select that they filed a Foreign Tax Return, even if they did

by Jazmin Cameron - Getting money and financial aid for college

Re: servicio comunitario - 1 year ago

Thanya, Lo bueno del servicio comunitario es que hay tantos ejemplos que tienes mucho de donde escoger. Algunos ejemplos es ser voluntario en el hospital, centro de refugio de animales (The Human Society), una organización de tu gusto (arte, música, ciencia, etc.), centro donde ofrecen comida a los desamparados. También puedes ir a tu centro comunitario local (community center) o la

by Jazmin Cameron - Parents with concerns

Re: fafsa application one parent legal but not the other.. - 1 year ago

We are currently looking into your situation and will provide you with information regarding emancipating yourself. In the meantime, I would encourage you to get in contact directly with a FAFSA representative. There are three ways to get in touch with a FAFSA representative (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/contact.htm). [*] Online Chat Session - representatives are available Monday through

by Jazmin Cameron - Undocumented students