Can undocumented or DACAmented students qualify for in-state tuition at the University of Michigan?
Yes. Undocumented or DACAmented students may qualify for in-state tuition rates if you can demonstrate that you attended an accredited Michigan high school and accredited Michigan middle or junior high school within 28 months of enrolling at U-M. In state residency is determined by the Registrar's Office. Please see the University of Michigan Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition for details.
What financial aid from the School of Social Work is available for undocumented MSW applicants/students without DACA?
SSW merit-based and special programs financial awards (Child Welfare Scholarship Program, Community-Based Initiative in Detroit, Geriatric Scholarship Program, Integrated Health Scholarship Program, Jewish Communal Leadership Program, National Community Scholars Program, and New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholarship Program) are available. Students without DACA, however, are not eligible to be appointed into graduate student assistant positions.
Check out the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund's (MALDEF) Scholarship Resource Guide, which includes scholarships
What types of Graduate Student Assistant positions are available at the School of Social Work?
Graduation student instructor (GSI) and graduate student research assistant (GSRA) are not available to MSW students; however each year MSW students are employed by other departments and offices on campus. Please visit the U-M Careers at the U website for a listing of graduate student appointments throughout the University.
GSI, GSRA and GSSA (collectively referred to as GSA) positions typically include a monthly salary as well as full tuition (for appointments of .25 or higher) health insurance (including dependents) and dental insurance (Option 1) at no cost to the student.
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What financial aid from the School of Social Work is available for MSW applicants/students with DACA?
MSW applicants/students with DACA are eligible to apply for merit-based financial aid, SSW special programs (Child Welfare Scholarship Program, Community-Based Initiative in Detroit, Geriatric Scholarship Program, Global Activities Scholarship Program, Integrated Health Scholarship Program, Jewish Communal Leadership Program, National Community Scholars Program, and New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholarship Program), as well as graduate student assistant (GSA) positions.
Does the School of Social Work offer full-tuition awards?
Yes; however, there are very few full tuition awards available for any MSW student. The majority of School of Social Work merit-based awards cover only partial tuition amounts.