An education for everyone
Washburn University was founded on the principle of a right to education for all people. Washburn supports those seeking a college education and provides opportunities regardless of citizenship status. Undocumented students, with or without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), are treated the same as other U.S. citizens or permanent residents in Washburn’s admissions process.
Applying for admission
Undocumented students are eligible to apply for admission in the same manner as any other student seeking undergraduate admission. When completing the undergraduate application for admission, undocumented students should answer the citizenship status question by selecting their country of Primary Citizenship from the dropdown menu and then marking that they are not a U.S. Permanent Resident. When prompted for which type of Visa you will use to attend Washburn, answer with the option "Other." If the application asks if you plan to change your immigration status to an F-1 student visa, respond "No." View screenshot of these instructions.
More information on our free admissions process can be found on our Admissions page for freshmen.
Financial aid & scholarships
Undocumented students are invited to apply for any institutional scholarships for which they may be eligible, including but not limited to admissions scholarships, departmental scholarships, and performance scholarships. However, undocumented students currently are not eligible to receive federal financial aid through the FAFSA or state-based aid due to federal regulations beyond Washburn's authority. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We accept applications from students with or without DACA status. There is no advantage in the admissions process for students with DACA status versus those without it.
The disclosure of your citizenship status will not affect your opportunity for admission in any way. It is your choice to disclose your citizenship status. However, by doing so, it may help us provide additional resources to benefit you throughout the admissions process and beyond.
Other Resources and Contact Information
Federal Student Aid's undocumented student information
Undergraduate students may contact the Office of Admissions via email or at 785.670.1030.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions
Washburn University Admissions
Morgan Hall Suite 100
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1030
admissions@washburn.edu
