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07-28-2016, 07:38 AM
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Hey guys. My name is Jesus. I live in North Augusta, South Carolina. Basically in the border line between Georgia and South Carolina.
As you can now see, for me it is very tough to go to school, hence both states make it almost impossible for me to pay for it.

I'm a very ambitious and dedicated student who aims for the better. But sometimes finding out truths like these put me down. My financial situation is not the best, I live alone with my mother because my brother had got deported a few months ago and my dad left us to go to Mexico too. I have DACA, for the remaining time.
Long story short. I won't ask you for monetary help or such, but I would really appreciate any type of guidance and information of universities public or private in any states that you know, been or heard of that are willing to help me even although I'm an outsider, non resident of their state. I feel like it is absolutely not fair that I have to deal with twice the burden. Yes, I envy students that grew up and graduated HS in California or New York, et cetera. For they can get in state and fin aid.

But I do not regret having grown up here. I love my people and this city but when it is time for a higher education, I am given the back by everyone here.

Any information will be greatly appreciate.

Thanks.
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07-30-2016, 08:55 AM
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Hi Jesus. I too have had to take care of a family member financially for my entire adult life and without DACA so I know the scarifies one makes. I have also had to rebuild my life a few times and leave everything behind.

You on the other hand have DACA, sound still young, and don't have career from the sound of it. It's just you and your mom and if you can find a job in SC, you can find a job in a more immigrant friendly state. Do some research on places you and your mother would like to live and make it happen. You have good choice on the west coast and on the east coast. I'd stay away from the mid-west and the deep south.

Meanwhile, you can try to get a job at a national chain so it could make the job transition easier - say you work at a Starbucks here and are already trained. You can try to find another job in a Starbucks in Seattle much easier that way than if you just move to a strange city without an apartment and look for work. It also would make getting an apartment much easier if you have work lined up. You might have to save up some money and skip a semester or two, but once you have enough savings to survive for a year without work, pack up, get on the bus (I assume your mom doesn't have ID and can't fly) and go.

All it takes to establish residency for school is to live there for a year. Use that year to prepare yourself.
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In addition to what IamAman stated, try looking for scholarships (even out of state) to go to school locally. You would be surprised by the amount of help some may be willing to give simply trying. It is hard, but I find this builds character and gives a more strategic mind on how to succeed. Believe, and you will get there!
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yeah with with CC lots of help there for us
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Also, no one menetioned that there are actually DACA specific scholarships. I remembering seeing at least 3, ranging between $5k-$15k!!! 2/3 were for students of hispanic descent, but 1 of them (the $10k one) was not!

Good luck, but definitely move. It seems hard and whatnot, but staying is much harder. If you go through the hardship of moving and finding a new job, new friends, etc., you'll be better off in 5 years than if you were to stay there for the sake of comfort.
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Yes, like this one. OP is from SC, and this would be invaluable I take it.
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You have received all very good suggestions already.

I would only add two things:

1. Look into private universities as they provide the most generous scholarships/grants regardless of your immigration status.

2. Choose a major that will provide you with good job prospects. Currently, any major in engineering and tech are good careers with a high salary potential. These careers need technical experts and sometimes need to recruit H1B foreign workers to fill positions. Just make sure that you choose a field that you enjoy and seek internships at companies during undergrad.

Ultimately, it's an uphill battle that many of us have or will face as we continue our education. Please continue to ask for advice and seek resources that can help you. All the best!
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