Graduate Application
If you are interested in applying to a graduate program, please complete the online application. Applicants who are undocumented or DACA select the following options within the application:
| Application question or application component | How it applies if you are undocumented or DACA status |
|---|---|
| “Citizenship” | Select your country. |
| "Specify the visa type you currently have or expect to obtain. If you already have a US Visa, complete all fields below. If you are unsure of the visa type you will obtain, select "F-1 -Student" and leave the "Issue Date" and "Expiry Date" blank." | Select "NA/NA" in the application, when it asks if you intend to apply for a new or different U.S. Visa. |
| Fee Waiver | If you are undocumented and/or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiary, please contact gradadm@colorado.edu to inquire about possible fee waivers. |
Funding Eligibility for Students who are Undocumented or DACA
With DACA
Eligible Funding Types
Not Eligible
Without DACA
Eligible Funding Types
Not Eligible
External Funding Resources
In October 2015, the U.S. Department of Education released a Resource Guide Supporting Undocumented Youth: A Guide for Success in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings. For more external funding options, see MALDEF’s (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) Scholarship Resource Guide, which includes scholarships for undocumented students, as well as the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.