Further Alternatives for Funding

Crowd-funding:

Online crowd-funding websites are useful for targeting a large number of people at one time. Most websites allow people to post a short story about themselves and their funding mission to persuade others to support their cause. Students can post a personalized crowd-funding link to their Facebook page, Twitter, and other social media platforms they may use to connect with their friends and family. (GoFundMe)

Donation Letters:

Students could draft a donation letter asking family, friends, faith-based organizations and  local businesses to support them financially and help them achieve their educational goals. Students should specify why they are pursuing higher education, what they hope to do with their education, and outline the financial struggles they foresee as they work towards their degree.

Private Loans:

Some banks offer private loans to undocumented immigrants. However, these banks typically require qualified undocumented borrowers to have a credit-worthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-sign the loan. Students and their families should be aware loans usually come with high interest rates.