Financial Aid - For undocumented and DACA students, Swarthmore’s admissions process is need-blind. We do not take your financial need or application for financial aid into account when making the decision about whether to admit you to the College. Swarthmore College is committed to meeting 100 percent of admitted students’ determined financial need, and our aid awards do not include loans that need to be repaid.
Student Emergency Fund - This fund is a resource for low-income students that need a substantial (usually under $500) amount of money in a “serious time of need.” The website provides eligibility requirements and application details. Note that students must meet with the assistant director of the Swat FLI program each time they apply.
Refund Checks - For academic purposes that require students to spend money (e.g. transportation, meals on academic trips, etc.) students, regardless of immigration status, can receive reimbursement via check. Students seeking reimbursement should contact the academic department, the Registrar's Office, or their assigned dean.
External Funding- While Swarthmore offers generous financial aid to all students in need, students at times may want to seek external funding (e.g. for summer opportunities or graduate school). While not all external funding is available to undocumented students, several sources are. See this robust database of External Funding resources available to undocumented students hosted by the University of Michigan.
SwatWorks offers students from all disciplines opportunities to engage in professional projects, supported by alumni mentorship and College grants, with additional funding from various organizations. Student and mentor guidelines are provided to each student and mentor once they are matched.
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships These short-term, paid, professional projects are open to all college students and recent graduates of U.S.-based institutions. From working directly with an entrepreneur to supporting a large enterprise, students will have the opportunity to explore different roles and company cultures through micro-internships.
Undocu- ProfessionalsThis professional advocacy organization maintains a directory of inclusive scholarships, fellowships, and contracting opportunities.
