Policies

State and National Policies Relating to DACA/Undocumented Individuals Pursuing Higher Education

• Does not defer any student regarding national origin, or immigration status a a factor of admission
• SUNY website for undocumented student information
• SUNY FAQ undocumeted students for higher education (SUNY)
• SUNY FAQ immigration policy and law relating to students
• Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Biden Administration Memorandum
• In 2016, the New York Board of Regents authorized DACA recipients to obtain a professional license if they have met all other requirements for licensure except for their citizenship status.
• Board of Regents Permanently Adopts Regulations to Allow DACA Recipients to Apply for Teacher Certification and Professional Licenses

New York State DREAM Act

• DREAM ACT gives undocumented students NYS administered grants, and scholarships.
• DREAM ACT information and how to apply: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/dream/
• DREAM ACT application workshop: https://engage.suny.edu/portal/dream_act_workshops
• SUNY FAQ about financial aid and undocumented students (from the U.S. Department of Education): https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/financial-aid-and-undocumented-students.pdf

DACA Proposed Rule Breakdown: https://www.ilrc.org/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca-proposed-rule-breakdown