WASFA
Undocumented students living in Washington state are eligible to receive Washington State Need Grant funds. To apply, complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Funds are limited, so apply as soon as possible. Completing the WASFA also allows you to be considered for SPU institutional aid. Need help completing the WASFA? You can find instructions here.
FAFSA
DACA students who are not Washington residents may complete the electronic version of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and add SPU’s federal school code: 003788. Completing the FAFSA application will not make you eligible for federal financial aid, but will allow SPU to award you institutional financial aid.
Paper FAFSA
Non-DACA students who are not Washington residents will need to complete a paper FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submit it to Student Financial Services.You can download the 2020–21 paper FAFSA here (PDF) or the download the 2021–22 paper FAFSA here. (PDF)
Resources
Advice and resources for undocumented college students by Affordable Colleges Online.
Scholarships
DREAMers Roadmap is a national nonprofit helping undocumented students find scholarship opportunities through a mobile app.
My Undocumented Life, a blog providing up-to-date information and resources to undocumented immigrants, posts an undated list of scholarships available to undocumented students
SPU’s Student Financial Services
If you have questions, contact a representative in Student Financial Services, located on the lower level of Demaray Hall.
Email: sfs-info@spu.edu
Phone: 206-281-2061 | 800-737-8826