This New Jersey Program Allows Students Immigrants To Get Local Education

Today, New Jersey works hard in order to help the local undocumented immigrants with their education. Previously, there were $1.6 million spent to help send 513 students. How to apply? That’s what the Typical Student team will tell you about.

The Program

So, in fall 2018, NJ created the program to help immigrants with their tuition. To take a part, students had to apply for the first wase until September 15. However, it’s still possible to apply for the spring semester. Students apply by filling out the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.

Who Can Apply?

To make a long story short, this program allows NJ students who live in the country illegally to apply for college financial aid. To do it, you should meet the following criteria:

• Attended a New Jersey high school for at least three years
• Graduated from a New Jersey high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in New Jersey
• Male students have registered for the Selective Service
• The student signs an affidavit stating they will file an application to legalize their immigration status if and when they are eligible