Granted in-state tuition DACA Florida ?
 

Hey Dreamers,
I would like to know if DACA recipients are allow to claim in state tuition here in Florida. Yesterday I went to the records office to apply and she told me I couldnt because DACA only offer temporary status and that I would have to wait for state to clarify in this issue. I know a lot of you have been commenting on this matter but has anyone been granted in-state tuition so far ? I know all the colleges have their website and say they will but has anyone been granted so far ?:arrow::arrow:

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Which school did you apply to? I know that FAU, FIU, UF and a couple of community colloges do too. I am planning to apply to Valencia later this week.

Quote:Originally Posted by*Leap of Faith*View Post FAU, FIU, and UF provide in-state tuition the recipients of DACA. So does Broward College. I know personally that Broward College, FAU, and UF need you to provide evidence of being*legally*present in the state for at least a year. (Legal for us is DACA) FAU Residency Guidelines*(Go down to Section VI and scroll down a bit) http://www.fau.edu/admissions/ResidencyGuidelines.php FIU Residency Guidelines*(Scroll down to page 9) http://admissions.fiu.edu/how/forms/...Guidelines.pdf UF Residency Guidelines http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/residency/exc3.html

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I apply to Santa Fe. She directed me to http://www.flvc.org/flvc/portal/Home...vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ and said thats where we get our guidelines and every college and university of the state of Florida.
I Also went to Valencia and visit before DACA was ever mention ( before june 2012 )and the lady told me I couldn't even be accepted in Valencia college (either in-state or out-state or intl) because of my status so let me know how it goes. I believe the lady in Valencia was from the International Dept (Asian). I hope things have changed.

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Do you know that broward,UF, FIU accept DACA for a fact for in-state or because the website says so ?

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Sorry I don't know about Santa fe. but if schools like UF, and FIU are putting it in their guidlines then maybe there is hope.

Yeah I went to Valencia before DACA too and a lady said no to me too. About the other schools accepting us for sure I don't know, I got that info from the "schools who give instate tuition thread".

Yeah I will let you know what they say, I already sent an email and the guy didn't know what deffered action was lol.

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I really hope for the best and if you get in-state please let me know so I can follow those guidelines. And let the college know that they are wrong. Like I said sf also had on their website but she said no... also at firs she didn't know what it was either.

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Ok I will. let me know if that lady "clarifies" the issue. Have you applied to any other schools? Btw I am at Polk State right now, having to pay out of state

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somewhere someone posted something on this... it said that if someone had deferred action (not only DACA) you would be eligible for in-state tuition... but anyways...im planning on going to Miami-Dade... anyone know if ill be able to pay instate??

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No i havent applied anywhere else.

Hey Hoo1988 let me know how it goes in Miami-Dade it should go smoothly because its Miami. And I believe if anyone is going to give out help for DACA students it will be miami dade or FIU.

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yea i was thinking the same thing...ill let you know for sure!.

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I applied a couple of weeks ago to South Florida State College and at first they told me I didn't qualify for, in state tuition because what USCIS gave me was a working permit for work but nothing for school. Well, I filled out the application anyways. Then the sent me a letter asking for a copy of my ss card, immigration documents, and my dad's info, since I put that Im his dependant. Just last friday they told me that they put me down as a FL resident and that I will qualify for instate tuition :D

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Wow thats great news. That made my day.

I believe the problem is that i told them i got my status through DACA something I shouldnt have done . Please help me and tell me what documents you submitted and was this your first time in college ?

Also does your ss say only valid with employment authorization and your id say temporary ?

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Yea, I think my problem is that at first I just showed them my EAD. Well I faxed them the Residency affidativ and I put that I depend on my parents. I also sebt the approval letter for deferred action and copy of ss card and EAD. For my dad, I sent in his green card, fl id, and property taxes for 2012. And yes, this will be my 1st time in college and my ss card does say valid with DHS.

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Ok. Thanks.

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Any updates? I think it helped that your dad had a green card since you filed as a dependant.. but what if our parents dont have one?

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I'll ask about that, but I think you could still qualify. In the florida guidelines for residency it says that those granted deferred action qualify for instate tuition. I think the website to see that is flv.org. what I. Don,t know is if you qualify as soon as you are approved for deferred action or have to wait a whole yr.

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AT FIU you need to prove your years of residency in Florida, I know this because my cousin was applying to FIU and didn't start on time because he lacked proof for 2009. Miami Dade might be more willing to help.

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Hey! Im going to apply to Valencia as well!
They will say no, but ive read their guidelines for FL resident tuition and it said that if you've been granted deferred status (any kind) you qualify for instate....so might as well give it a try...I will.
Keep me posted how it goes for you since im on the same boat for the same school :D

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I am planning to apply for residency at FIU but I am not sure whether I should talk to someone at the school or just fill in an application (since I read someone asked and they said no but they applied anyway and got it). However, I am looking at the application http://admissions.fiu.edu/how/forms/residency.pdf , I am guessing we are under category F because of the employment authorization but on the second page I have no idea what letter to check or how to apply. Anyone know?

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I live in Tampa, any schools around there that do this?

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Deferred Actions makes you eligible for instate tuition. Im gonna apply to my local community college. Im gonna meet with them in person to make sure that everything goes well.

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Maybe yall should look for that website where it has the Guidelines for florida residency for tuition purposes. I remember it said in section 2.4 that deferred action status qualifies. So when you go to the college you want to apply to, tell them about that if they say you don't qualify

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I am assuming you guys ( X Tunax and Pre 1234) are talking about valencia College and Idk why they told you guys that they couldn't accept you because I also applied to valencia College before DACA was even announced. They told me they accept everyone. I Finished my first semester wednesday! The thing that sucks is that I pay out of State tuition.

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Hey guys! So some more info on Miami - Dade College. Today I went to two of their campuses trying to find some answers. After practically talking to every department -which took me from Admissions, to New Students to International Students and then financial aid. They all pretty much told me the same thing: "You're parents are not residents, and since you are a dependent student you don't qualify for in state tuition. Even if you have DACA. "
Almost at the end of my visits, one of the financial aid ladies told me (in a whisper) that if I would get a letter from my boss stating that I have been working there for a year, my high school diploma( or proof that I graduated on June 2012), and something she attempted to explain to me about taxes for an $11,000 yearly wage, which I wasn't too clear on, before January 8- I could possibly start the semester paying in-state tuition.
I'm not entirely convinced, I have so many questions and feel like no one is capable of answering them.
And is this
http://diverseeducation.com/article/49221/
just a buch of BS?
Adding to that, that same lady said I could qualify for the American Dream Scholarship which covers the full in-state tuition which is 1300 less the 5300 semesterly bill.
Butttttt.... if you claim to be out-of state you won't be able to change that status for some years, it's what she continued telling me.
I don't feel that was the end of this. I mean it just really amazes me that a community college claiming to be so culturally diverse and proud of their support towards illegal immigrants would make it so difficult to find any financial support. Everytime I asked about any special programs/scholarships anything to help all I got were shrugged shouldes and headshakes.
Hopefully this will somehow help someone. or Maybe someone could help me?
My second plan is talking to FIU. I definitely want to advance my education, and don't entirely see why I can't do it in a cheaper way, especially when I've been qualifying for so many different aids since HS.
I'm going to keep on attempting to communicate with them and keep you updated

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Thank you so much for keeping us posted on what you find . I also remember being sent to so many people trying to figure out my options (before DACA) and some people were able to tell me some things and some nothing at all .. it gets frustrating so I really hope we find a knowledgeable person that truly knows the answer to this. I emailed the SWER organization and they told me the following :

Im very glad you are contacting us. It all depends on the institution. MDC will offer In-state to those whose parents already have a status, before even Deferred Action. In other case students may have to wait a year to get in-state. During the spring (next semester) they will introduce the Florida Dream Act, which will allow us to get In-state tuition for everyone. We will be fighting for it to make sure we all have the opportunity to go to school. If you want to join us let me know. We really need help.

.. Now i know that with the help of the right people that know the ways of getting around it such as the financial ladies you mentioned it is possible to get in state tuition. I will also keep you guys posted on what I find.

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Hey guys

I am currently attending MDC and have been paying out of state tuition 2 classes at a time for a while. I just got approved for DACA :D. I wonder how the process is for instate tuition. I have my EAD, but my fathers EAD expired a couple of months ago so did his drivers license, he already sent in for a new one and did biometics... class starts on May 13... It would be a bummer not to be able to attend and I won't meet the deadlines to attend FIU this short notice.

If anyone has gotten instate tuition at MDC, please explain how you did it and what you encountered.

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I don't understand what they mean by Florida residency and how that pertains to my Lawful Status. DACA grants us Lawful presence(Not Status) in the USA along with a work permit. It says DACA is irrelevant to proving florida residency for tuition purposes. Florida residency is established by our long you or your parents have been in the state.

In any case, Still looking for someone who has dealt with MDC and gotten instate tuition.

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I am minotoring this thread, in state tuition at MDC Yes please :D

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Guys, check this out, FIU has a tuition waiver for DACA.

http://onestop.fiu.edu/additional-in...CA%20Students/

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Yes I saw that. It's great for us. My friend who was granted Deferred Action, went to MDC and they told her she has to pay out of state tuition.

My only options are MDC and FIU at this point. Of course I need to be aproved first but according to the advisor my friend spoke to, even with DACA I pay out of state for MDC and in state for FIU. Are you going to FIU?

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Hello. If you are registered at miami dade college for fall 2013, the college is offering a waiver starting friday 23 just as fiu does to pay in state fees. This waiver is limited for students so go Monday to apply for it!!!!! I hope this help

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I really hope Florida as a state begins to grant DACA in-state tuition. Asking us for nearly $5,000 is ridiculous. Even if it isn't in-state, at least reduce the amount because we have all the documents to show we've lived here..Anyway, are there any updates on whether Valencia is planning to change their stance on DACA students? Or Florida as a whole? Where/when do you guys get information about this?

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Yes you can! Look at N0118 experience here:

http://dreamact.info/forum/showthrea...t=60785&page=3

Best of luck!