Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. USF is committed to maintaining a diverse student body, and undocumented students are encouraged to apply for admission. The application process is identical for everyone. You will be asked to identify your country of birth and citizenship, but at no point will you be required to indicate whether or not you are undocumented.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Admission and Application page or contact:
Stephanie Ortiz-Garcia
Admissions Counselor
Email: sortiz@usfca.edu
Telephone: (415) 422-2471
No. You are not required to provide an SSN for admission purposes.
While undocumented students are not eligible to receive federal aid, there are a variety of USF scholarships, grants, and loans for which you may be eligible, including Cal Grants or University Grants through the California DREAM Act.
For more information, visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page or contact:
Student Financial Services
Lori Prince
Director of Financial Aid
Email: lprince2@usfca.edu
Telephone: (415) 422-3387
Unfortunately, undocumented students are not eligible to receive federal government loans. However, there are loans available for which you may be eligible.
For more information, visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page or contact:
Student Financial Services
Lori Prince
Director of Financial Aid
Email: lprince2@usfca.edu
Telephone: (415) 422-3387
Yes! There are scholarships for which undocumented students may be eligible.
For more information, visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page or contact:
Student Financial Services
Lori Prince
Director of Financial Aid
Email: lprince2@usfca.edu
Telephone: (415) 422-3387
For a list of contacts in key offices, including Admission and Financial Aid, visit our UndocuAlly Directory.
USF can offer employment to undocumented students who are DACA eligible. All students who are employed by the University must first provide documentation showing their eligibility for employment. This applies to any position through which the student receives compensation from the University.
Yes, undocumented students can apply for campus housing. For more information, visit the Student Housing and Residential Education page.
USF welcomes all students to apply for admission, regardless of their citizenship status. However, there are programs that may have state-mandated residency status requirements or background checks, including programs in the School of Education and School of Nursing and Health Professions.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Admission and Application page or contact:
Stephanie Ortiz-Garcia
Admissions Counselor
Email: sortiz@usfca.edu
Telephone: (415) 422-2471