Thank you for considering San Diego State University (SDSU) to pursue your academic goals. As an undocumented student, navigating the admission process might be confusing. We recommend you constantly check the SDSU Admissions Webpage for the latest and most up-to-date information about admission requirements and deadlines. Do not forget to check out the Paying for College tab to the left for information about financial aid and scholarships.
Resource Guides from Immigrants Rising for 1st time applicants
Quick Guide for Undocumented First-Time First-Year Students Applying to the CSU
Quick Guide for Undocumented Transfer Students Applying to the CSU
Frequently Asked Questions
All undocumented students can attend college and receive private or institutional scholarship—even if they don’t meet eligibility for AB 540/SB 68 or the California Dream Act.
Apply for CA DREAM Act (CADA) and Scholarships! Do not let your immigration status discourage you, there are plenty of opportunities out there for DREAMers and undocumented students. We suggest you apply to the CA DREAM Act and as many scholarships as possible; the more you apply, the better your chances of being awarded money to pay for your education.
Unfortunately, those who do not meet AB 540 criteria will not be exempted from nonresident tuition. Students will not get kicked out but will have to find alternative ways to pay for tuition to help pay their costs. Click on the Paying for College tab to the left for a list of safe websites to apply for scholarships
We embrace the word undocumented because we want to let everyone know that SDSU has a safe place for those with undocumented status. We are reclaiming this term and empowering it with our narratives and continuing to advocate for our community. Everyone has their own path. Some students are comfortable with expressing their status, others are not. If you are not ready to embrace the identity of being undocumented, it is okay. We welcome everyone, including allies! We will respect your identity and will make sure you feel safe and connected to SDSU.
https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/communities/graduate-portal/
Immigrants Rising’s Wellness Support Groups help undocumented people stay grounded and connected to the community. Check out their support groups here!
