New Student Information

• Many undocumented/immigrant new students are incorrectly placed on the international student list and start receiving communication for international students.  As an undocumented student, you do not attend orientation from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).In order to stop the  emails from the ISS office please do the following:

1. Please view the emails from ISSS where they ask if you will be filling out an I-20.
2. If you fill out the form and click ‘No’ I will not be filling out an I-20 you will be taken off the international student office emails.

If emails persist or if you need assistance please contact us at undoc@umd.edu . 

After stopping email communication from ISS, please contact the Office of Student Orientation and Transition to sign up for the appropriate orientation. Their contact information can be found HERE.  Transfer students have a separate orientation. Please take a look at their website for lots of information about orientation and transitioning into campus.

Undocumented are initially classified as out-of-state students upon acceptance to UMD, students are charged higher tuition rates by default. To be considered for in-state rates, students must meet specific requirements and submit paperwork to the Office of Residency Reclassification. The process and eligibility criteria vary depending on individual circumstances. For detailed information and application procedures, email resclass@umd.edu or visit the Office of Residency Reclassification website. While our office doesn't manage this process directly, we can help connect you with the appropriate resources.

Maryland Dream Act Process (Exemption Process for undoc students)

Petition Process  (for Temporary Protective Status Students)

DACA Process (please view the end of this page link to see the requirements)

Health insurance is a requirement of the University of Maryland. Students will notice at the start of the semester a charge for the university insurance. If you are uninsured, the university mandates that insurance must be added to a student’s billing. This is often one of the hidden costs of higher education that students are not aware of. Please be sure to take this into account when budgeting your financial costs. This typically means that it adds at least $2500 (or more) to your cost for education in addition to all tuition and fees.  For the latest rates please view this website here and scroll down to the part that says ‘rates’ for the academic year. 

The only way to opt-out of health insurance is if you already have health insurance. Some students may already have health insurance through the employer of their parents. Students must fill out an insurance waiver at the start of the semester and show proof of insurance by a certain deadline to remove the charge. Please view that same webpage to verify the deadline of the insurance waiver. 

In addition, the university does require students to have certain vaccination requirements. Please view this website in order to find out more information about what is required and check out their separate FAQhttps://health.umd.edu/immunization-frequently-asked-questions page.

Maryland State Financial Aid Application

Beginning September 2019, students regardless of their immigration status will be able to go to community college for free (if their families meet the income requirements determined by Maryland state). If someone qualifies for the Maryland Dream Act, they also qualify for Maryland state grants and scholarships. However, they must submit the MHEC ONE APP by MARCH 1 each year for the following year's consideration. 

For example: If you are filling out the MSFFA for the year 2022-2023, you will be required to submit your MSFAA by March 1st of 2022.

For information on the Maryland State Financial Aid Application go to their website here and take a look at the user guide here. 

If you have specific questions for attending the University of Maryland contact our Financial Aid liaison working with undocumented and immigrant students

• Malina Heng | 0102 Lee Building | mheng@umd.edu | 301-314-9859

Being financially literate during and after college is crucial to staying on top of things. Below are a few resources to help you acquire the skills to take control of your finances.

• Budgeting: How to set up and follow a budget
• Borrowing: What is my credit score? Do I need a credit card?
• Maintenance of Credit: What is identity theft and how to prevent it?
• Spending: Money management tips
• Savings and Investing: How to choose and manage your bank account

• Fundraising: Are there special occasions or events coming up that could be opportunities to fundraise?

   

In order to begin to start figuring out the cost of attendance, we encourage you to view the cost of tuition and fees for your academic year. It is important to note that most, if not all, higher education institutions raise the price of tuition each year by a certain percentage. Each year we encourage you to view that year's cost of attendance to stay accurately informed. Please also note that certain programs may have differential tuition -- which means that you cost of tuition and fees will be slightly higher than the average cost of fees. Please check with your program or program advisor in order to ask if your program is a part of the differential tuition.

• UMD Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate
• Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for the Year
• Graduate Tuition Fees for the Year

It is crucial for undocumented students to know that the majority of undocumented students are considered out -of-state when accepted into UMD, even if a student has in-county costs for their community college. This is important to note since out of state will mean that you will be charged out of state tuition rates unless you are able to qualify to adjust your status to i

Maryland State Financial Aid Application

Beginning September 2019, students regardless of their immigration status will be able to go to community college for free (if their families meet the income requirements determined by Maryland state). If someone qualifies for the Maryland Dream Act, they also qualify for Maryland state grants and scholarships. However, they must submit the MHEC ONE APP by MARCH 1 each year for the following year's consideration. 

For example: If you are filling out the MSFFA for the year 2022-2023, you will be required to submit your MSFAA by March 1st of 2022.

For information on the Maryland State Financial Aid Application go to their website here and take a look at the user guide here. 

If you have specific questions for attending the University of Maryland contact our Financial Aid liaison working with undocumented and immigrant students

• Malina Heng | 0102 Lee Building | mheng@umd.edu | 301-314-9859

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