Can undocumented students apply for private student loans?

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SUMMARY

Undocumented students are ineligible for federal student aid, including FAFSA, which complicates their ability to secure private student loans. The discussion highlights the necessity of seeking professional legal advice for undocumented individuals looking to navigate financial aid options. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of researching colleges with strong programs in electrical engineering and physics that do not rely on loans. Institutions like MIT, Boston University, MSOE, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute are mentioned as potential options for applicants.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of private student loan options for undocumented students
  • Knowledge of the FAFSA application process and its limitations
  • Familiarity with college programs in electrical engineering and physics
  • Awareness of the legal implications for undocumented students in higher education
NEXT STEPS
  • Research private student loan providers that cater to undocumented students
  • Explore colleges with strong electrical engineering and physics programs that do not require loans
  • Consult with legal professionals specializing in education law for undocumented students
  • Investigate scholarship opportunities specifically available to undocumented students
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Undocumented students seeking higher education, college advisors, financial aid officers, and legal professionals specializing in education law.

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Can undocumented students get private student loans? I'm a senior and I want to apply to colleges but don't know what college is best for me. I'm applying to MIT, Boston University, MSOE, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. But can someone recommend me a few other no loan colleges that have strong programs in electrical engineering and physics? And if the scholarships I get aren't enough, then how can I get private student loans? (I'm undocumented, therefore, not eligible for FAFSA.)
 
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You need professional legal advice.

Colleges receiving federal aid - which is 99.99% of them - are required to report to the federal government all their international students. That's you. Yes, there are a large number of "what ifs", which is why you need professional legal advice.
 

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