Each U.S. state implements its own policies in terms of whether to provide undocumented students with access to in-state tuition and state financial aid. This results in a patchwork of different policies across the country, with access depending on the state that an undocumented student lives in. Thirty-four states and D.C. provide at least limited access to in-state tuition to the state’s undocumented students and/or DACA recipients. Of those states, 17 states and D.C. provide access to in-state tuition and state financial aid at all public colleges and universities. Four additional states provide access to in-state tuition , but not state financial aid.    A. In-state tuition  Familiarize yourself and stay up to date with the specific policies of your state . For instance, s ixteen states and Puerto Rico have either no policies, restrictive policies (policies that actively bar access to in-state tuition or state financial aid) or prohibitive policies (policies that actively bar enrollment in at least some public institutions) for the state’s resident undocumented students. Some of those states may still allow some undocumented students and/or DACA recipients to enroll and access in-state tuition at certain institutions. As a result of this national patchwork of policies, it is important to be familiar with and identify the specific policies of your state to understand whether undocumented students are eligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid.   Review the Higher Ed Immigration Portal ’s Portal to the States page and map, which provides updated state-by-state information on in-state tuition and state financial aid policies for undocumented students in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. You can also learn about inter-state tuition agreements (ITAs) , which offer students who would otherwise be charged out-of-state tuition access to an in-state tuition rate or a discounted tuition rate in a participating state.  Stay informed regarding refugee policies. Refugees have limited access to in-state tuition and state financial aid at all of their state’s public colleges and universities. A growing number of states have implemented statewide policies expanding access to in-state tuition and state financial aid to individuals with refugee and other humanitarian statuses. Check your state policies and see here where current policies are being tracked. Refugees are eligible for status adjustment to obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status after one year from arrival and then are eligible for the same benefits as permanent residents.    B. Financial aid Undocumented students with or without DACA are not eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants and in some cases work-study, but they may be eligible for state financial aid and scholarships depending on the state’s or institution’s policies.  Review the Portal to the States page and map, which provides updated state- by- state information on state financial aid access for undocumented students Refugees are considered eligible noncitizens for federal financial aid.  Read the NASFAA Tip Sheet for Financial Aid Administrators Working with Refugee and Asylee Students    Read the Switchboard Toolkit: Accessing Federal Student Aid for Refugee Youth and Adults: Resources and Tips for Successful Application Processing . Note that in addition to immigration eligibility, in order to qualify for Pell Grants, undergraduate students must also meet other eligibility requirements, such as not having an existing bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree.   C. Scholarships  Share and regularly update lists of scholarships dedicated to supporting students regardless of immigration status. Consider scholarships focused on transfer opportunities. Examples:  Undocumented Students Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship : Undocumented, DACA, and refugee community college students are eligible to apply. RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships for Transfer Students : These scholarships may be accessible to students regardless of immigration or citizenship status, depending on the university’s grant funding policies. TheDream.US: National Scholarship : High school or community college graduates with or without DACA or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and qualify for in-state tuition at one of the Partner Colleges.    Scholarship & Fellowship Directory for Undocumented Students The College Promise Programs website has a searchable database of Promise scholarships across the country that includes programs open to undocumented students  Refugee Students: USA Hello Scholarships for Immigrants and Refugees University Alliance for at Risk Migrants Scholarship List  Learn about any local organizations or foundations in your area that support scholarships for immigrant students and partner with them to create transfer specific scholarships that help the retention, success and transfer of students.  - Example: Tulsa Community College partnered with a local funder to create different types of scholarships that support undocumented students throughout various stages of their educational journey. For instance, an access and success scholarship , a retention and continuation scholarship , and a transfer scholarship for students transferring to Oklahoma State University.   Audit your existing internal and external scholarships to ascertain their eligibility criteria and determine if they can be extended to undocumented students, and if possible without regard to DACA status.  - Example: A fellowship letter written by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration that encourages campuses to ensure that eligibility for institutional and external scholarships and programs are inclusive of undocumented students.   Develop nonemployment based, funded experiential opportunities for undocumented students.  - Example: FAQ on Experiential and Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. This document seeks to offer a framework for consideration of various approaches as institutions endeavor to increase access to funded experiential learning for undocumented students and to help them thrive on their campuses.  Find work/internship and service learning opportunities on campus for undocumented students.  - Example: Dream Summer Fellowship , an annual national fellowship of the UCLA Labor Center’s Dream Resource Center provides immigrant youth and allies, regardless of immigration status, with a $5,000 fellowship award, leadership and professional development training, movement building, and on-the-ground experience in social justice organizations.