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    Top 136 DACA Scholarships in July 2024

    Maria Geiger Written by Maria Geiger
    Maria Geiger

    Maria Geiger is Director of Content at Scholarships360. She is a former online educational technology instructor and adjunct writing instructor. In addition to education reform, Maria’s interests include viewpoint diversity, blended/flipped learning, digital communication, and integrating media/web tools into the curriculum to better facilitate student engagement. Maria earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Monmouth University, an M. Ed. in Education from Monmouth University, and a Virtual Online Teaching Certificate (VOLT) from the University of Pennsylvania.

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    Updated: July 17th, 2024

    Undocumented students, or “DREAMers” as they are sometimes referred to, are not eligible to receive educational grants or loans from the federal government. Perhaps that is why you landed on this page. If so, we are happy to assist in the form of this list of credible and current DACA scholarships that are open to you!

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    The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:

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    * There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
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    $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Scholarships360

    Exclusive
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jun 30, 2025
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Scholarships360

    Exclusive

    The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

    The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

    The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.Show Less

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jun 30, 2025
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Sallie Mae

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Sallie Mae

    Easy Application

    Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

    Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

    Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
    Apply

    FIRE First Amendment Scholarship Competition

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

    Exclusive
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students

    Offered by The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

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    Are you a high school senior or undergraduate student interested in freedom of speech and the First Amendment? Consider applying to the Foundation for Individual…Show More

    Are you a high school senior or undergraduate student interested in freedom of speech and the First Amendment? Consider applying to the Foundation for Individual…Show More

    Are you a high school senior or undergraduate student interested in freedom of speech and the First Amendment? Consider applying to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s First Amendment Scholarship Competition! To apply, students should respond to the prompt below in an essay of 500 to 700 words. About the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression FIRE’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought—the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them. FIRE recognizes the importance of young people being involved in the free speech movement. The FIRE Student Network (FSN) is a coalition of students who appreciate the importance of advancing civil liberties on their campuses. FIRE’s team makes sure that FSN members have the information and resources they need to organize policy reform campaigns, coordinate on-campus FIRE and activism events, write articles for student and mainstream publications, and much more.Show Less

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students
    Apply

    BigFuture $40k Essay-Free Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by The College Board

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $40,000
    Deadline Oct 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Senior

    Offered by The College Board

    Easy Application

    Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

    Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

    Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

    1 award worth $40,000
    Deadline Oct 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Senior
    Apply

    “Mom to Scholar” Scholarship for Mothers

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Maria Geiger

    Exclusive
    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level College Students

    Offered by Maria Geiger

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    The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college…Show More

    The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college…Show More

    The “Mom to Scholar'' Scholarship for Mothers is open to mothers who want to begin or resume their journey towards earning a technical or college degree. This scholarship is funded by Scholarships360’s own Maria Geiger, who started her journey toward a B.A. at the same time that her oldest son Will started college. Maria knows firsthand how challenging it is to raise a family, have a job outside the home, and attend college, but would not change the way she did things for the world. Mothers who have a desire to earn their college degree bring unique perspectives that greatly enhance their learning experiences; for some, motherhood is a vocation that enlightens like no other. If you are a mother over the age of 35 who feels that the time is right to begin your academic or career journey, please apply! Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!Show Less

    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level College Students
    Apply

    Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Niche

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Niche

    Easy Application

    Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

    Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

    Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    “Moving Mountains” Scholarship for Hispanic Students

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Scholarships360

    Exclusive
    1 award worth $500
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Scholarships360

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    This scholarship is open to Hispanic/Latino high school juniors and seniors, college, and graduate students who have moved mountains in their life. To move mountains…Show More

    This scholarship is open to Hispanic/Latino high school juniors and seniors, college, and graduate students who have moved mountains in their life. To move mountains…Show More

    This scholarship is open to Hispanic/Latino high school juniors and seniors, college, and graduate students who have moved mountains in their life. To move mountains means to achieve something incredibly difficult. It means overcoming obstacles, persevering in the face of adversity, and achieving success against all the odds. Whether it’s passing a difficult class, completing a rigorous project, or excelling in sports, we all have our own way of moving mountains. We want to know about yours. See the “Application Information” section below for details regarding the essay prompt. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!Show Less

    1 award worth $500
    Deadline Jan 31, 2025
    Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
    Apply

    $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway

    Offered by Ascent Funding

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Sep 30, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Ascent Funding

    Easy Application

    The $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is an easy scholarship open to college and graduate students! Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a…Show More

    The $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is an easy scholarship open to college and graduate students! Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a…Show More

    The $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is an easy scholarship open to college and graduate students! Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia or DACA student. Learn more and see Official Rules at AscentFunding.com/Scholarships.Show Less

    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Sep 30, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students
    Apply

    $10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by CollegeXpress

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline May 1, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students

    Offered by CollegeXpress

    Easy Application

    Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline May 1, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students
    Apply

    Ascent’s $10,000 Summer Scholarship Giveaway

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Ascent Funding

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Sep 2, 2024
    Grade Level College Underclassmen

    Offered by Ascent Funding

    Easy Application

    As you soak up the summer vibes and look ahead to the next school year, it's never too early to start thinking about your internship…Show More

    As you soak up the summer vibes and look ahead to the next school year, it's never too early to start thinking about your internship…Show More

    As you soak up the summer vibes and look ahead to the next school year, it's never too early to start thinking about your internship or job! Whether you're figuring out what interests you, checking out career resources, or picking up skills for your dream job, we want to know: Do you have what you need to enter the next phase of life, post-graduation? Ascent is committed to your long-term success and is giving away $10,000 to one lucky winner for sharing your feedback and ideas on what you need to build the skills and confidence to thrive in the workplace. To apply, complete these three easy steps below: Step 1: Visit the “Summer of Success Scholarship” to complete a quick survey and contact form. Step 2: Follow @ascentfunding on Instagram and like the post. Step 3: Tag 3 friends below that would benefit from this scholarship! Be sure to end your comment with #AscentSponsored. Disclaimer: Deadline to apply for Ascent’s $10,000 scholarship prize (1) is September 2nd at 8:59AM PT. To apply and see official rules, visit the “Summer of Success Scholarship” link here: AscentFunding.com/Scholarships.Show Less

    1 award worth $10,000
    Deadline Sep 2, 2024
    Grade Level College Underclassmen
    Apply

    $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway

    Offered by Ascent Funding

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Sep 30, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students

    Offered by Ascent Funding

    Easy Application

    The $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is an easy scholarship open to college and graduate students! Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a…Show More

    The $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is an easy scholarship open to college and graduate students! Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a…Show More

    The $1,000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is an easy scholarship open to college and graduate students! Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia or DACA student. Learn more and see Official Rules at AscentFunding.com/Scholarships.Show Less

    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Sep 30, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students
    Apply

    $25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Bold.org

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $25,000
    Deadline Aug 1, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by Bold.org

    Easy Application

    Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

    Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

    Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

    1 award worth $25,000
    Deadline Aug 1, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    $2,000 Annual Catholic College Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by The Christian Connector

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students

    Offered by The Christian Connector

    Easy Application

    Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Catholic college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Catholic College Scholarship!…Show More

    Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Catholic college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Catholic College Scholarship!…Show More

    Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Catholic college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Catholic College Scholarship! In order to apply, you simply need to fill out a form with some simple information about yourself, your high school, and your college plans. You will then be entered into a scholarship drawing with the opportunity to win up to $2,000. The scholarship is offered by The Christian Connector, a "one-stop-shop” for receiving free information from Catholic/Christian colleges and Bible colleges.   If you’re a high school student with plans of attending a Catholic college, we encourage you to apply to the Annual Catholic College Scholarship!Show Less

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students
    Apply

    $2,000 Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by The Christian Connector

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

    Offered by The Christian Connector

    Easy Application

    Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Protestant, faith-based college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Protestant Faith…Show More

    Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Protestant, faith-based college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Protestant Faith…Show More

    Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Protestant, faith-based college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship! In order to apply, you simply need to fill out a form with some simple information about yourself, your high school, and your college plans. You will then be entered in a scholarship drawing with the opportunity to win up to $2,000. The scholarship is offered by The Christian Connector, a "one-stop-shop” for receiving free information from Catholic/Christian colleges and Bible colleges.   If you’re a high school student with plans of attending a Protestant, faith-based college, we encourage you to apply to the Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship!Show Less

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
    Apply

    $1,000 Appily Easy College Money Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Appily

    Easy Application
    Monthly awards worth $1,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Students & College Underclassmen

    Offered by Appily

    Easy Application

    This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

    This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

    This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less

    Monthly awards worth $1,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Students & College Underclassmen
    Apply

    $2,000 CampusReel Virtual Tour Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by CampusReel

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels

    Offered by CampusReel

    Easy Application

    Easy scholarship program open to all students who watch a student-led virtual college tour

    Easy scholarship program open to all students who watch a student-led virtual college tour

    Easy scholarship program open to all students who watch a student-led virtual college tour

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level All Grade Levels
    Apply

    CollegeXpress $2,000 Summer Olympics Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by CollegeXpress

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Students

    Offered by CollegeXpress

    Easy Application

    The CollegeXpress $2,000 Summer Olympics Scholarship is an easy scholarship from CollegeXpress open to students who are 13+ and a legal resident of the 50…Show More

    The CollegeXpress $2,000 Summer Olympics Scholarship is an easy scholarship from CollegeXpress open to students who are 13+ and a legal resident of the 50…Show More

    The CollegeXpress $2,000 Summer Olympics Scholarship is an easy scholarship from CollegeXpress open to students who are 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C. A winner will be randomly chosen from among the applicants. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! To enter, simply apply on CollegeXpress and answer the following question: Which event in the 2024 Summer Olympics are you most excited about?Show Less

    1 award worth $2,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level High School Students
    Apply

    $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by Christian Connector

    Easy Application
    1 award worth $5,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students

    Offered by Christian Connector

    Easy Application

    Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

    Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

    Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.

    1 award worth $5,000
    Deadline May 31, 2025
    Grade Level High School Students
    Apply

    CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship

    This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

    Offered by CareerFitter

    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students

    Offered by CareerFitter

    Are you enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate course of study? Consider applying for CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship! Awarding $1,000 to one lucky student each…Show More

    Are you enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate course of study? Consider applying for CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship! Awarding $1,000 to one lucky student each…Show More

    Are you enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate course of study? Consider applying for CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship! Awarding $1,000 to one lucky student each year, CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship simply requires that student complete a brief form and submit a 700-character (not word) essay! Furthermore, no specific major is required to apply for the scholarship. Students simply need to have a GPA of 2.4 or higher.Show Less

    1 award worth $1,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level College & Graduate Students
    Get Started

    Global Citizen Scholarship

    Offered by MPOWER Financing

    3 awards worth $2,000 - $10,000
    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level College Students

    Offered by MPOWER Financing

    Are you an international or DACA student looking for help paying for college? If so, the Global Citizen Scholarship was created by MPower just for…Show More

    Are you an international or DACA student looking for help paying for college? If so, the Global Citizen Scholarship was created by MPower just for…Show More

    Are you an international or DACA student looking for help paying for college? If so, the Global Citizen Scholarship was created by MPower just for you (only international and DACA students)! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 and $2,000, respectively, to the grand-prize winner and the two "Honorable Mentions." The scholarship program was designed to be as broad as possible to match the “diverse experiences of international students.” With that said, we encourage all international and/or DACA students to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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    Deadline Jul 31, 2024
    Grade Level College Students
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    How to win scholarships for DACA students

    If you’re applying to scholarships for DACA students, you may be required to submit an essay as part of your application. Scholarship committees often review thousands of submissions, so it’s important to write an essay that stands out from the crowd. One of the best ways to do this is by telling a story that demonstrates who you are. Your essay will be much more interesting if you hone in on a specific event that helped shape who you are and what you aim to achieve.

    To learn more about how to write a strong essay, check out the following guides: 

    Resources for DACA students

    The following list offers a variety of resources for DACA students. Remember to check with your current school, as sometimes there are local resources and groups to take advantage of and get involved in.

    Immigrants Rising Mental Health Connector

    This free and confidential organization provides undocumented young people in California with 100% free psychological support and resources.

    National Conference of State Legislators

    This website offers students and their families information on what their state offers DACA students in regard to higher education funding.

    Questbridge Prep Scholars Program

    The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship helps high-achieving high school juniors successfully apply to the nation’s top colleges. The Program provides resources such as a full scholarship to a college summer program at Stanford, Yale, Notre Dame. These scholarships are valued at up to $20,000, and cover travel, tuition, and room & board. The program opens in March, so bookmark and check back!

    TheDream.Us

    This website offers legal resources and links to other sites where DREAMers can find scholarships, programs, and local support. 

    US Department of Education DACA Q&A

    This document is written in an easy to understand Q&A style. The questions are organized into two categories: “Eligibility for Financial Aid” and “Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form.”

    Frequently asked questions about DACA scholarships

    Can I apply for scholarships if I have DACA?

    DACA recipients are eligible for some local/state scholarships. As shown by the list above, there are select private scholarships offered for DACA!

    Also see: How to pay for college: A guide for DACA students

    Can DACA recipients go to college for free?

    Being a DACA recipient does not automatically qualify you to go to college for free. As a non-citizen, in fact, you will miss out on certain financial resources that citizens have. However, you always have a chance of landing a full ride scholarship.

    There are also other scholarship opportunities out there specifically meant for immigrant students and DACA recipients. So, you still stand a chance of going to college for free, or for a very reduced cost. Of course, you’ll have the best chance if you maintain strong extracurriculars, score high on standardized tests, keep a high GPA, and write strong college and scholarship applications.

    Does FAFSA cover DACA students?



    Although DACA students should fill out the FAFSA to become eligible for other forms of financial aid, they will not be eligible for federal funds that American citizens can access through the form. They will not be able to receive the Pell Grant, Stafford Loans, Parent PLUS loans, or any form of federal aid.

    That being said, filling out the FAFSA is still incredibly important for DACA students. It can determine your eligibility for institutional aid, and other scholarships may use your EFC as a benchmark of demonstrated financial need. The process of filling out the FAFSA might look a little different for DACA holders, but we’ve got all the information you need below.

    Related: Filling out the FAFSA for international students

     

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