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"Who comes here, belongs here" is the hallmark of William & Mary’s community. As university leadership has affirmed, William & Mary has an enduring commitment to all students, and we admit students to W&M without regard for their immigration status.

This information is geared toward DACA applicants, but we recognize that students may have a variety of immigrant statuses. The Office of Undergraduate Admission, alongside our enrollment partners such as the Office of Financial Aid and the University Registrar, is here to assist DACA applicants and students in accessing all available financial resources and navigating any renewal processes.

Application Checklist

1. All applicants should complete the Common App.
   1. Read first-year student application requirements and dates and deadlines
   2. Read transfer student application requirements and dates and deadlines
2. You do not need a Social Security Number to use either application so that field can be left blank.
3. Select the option for "DACA, undocumented, Deferred Enforced Departure, Temporary Protected Status" in the citizenship status question.
4. We are a test-optional institution. Should you wish to submit test scores, you can submit self-reported standardized test scores during the application process. Enrolling students will be required to submit official test scores if they self-reported their scores.
5. Submit the $75 application fee payment or select any of the applicable fee waivers on the Common App.

In the event you, your parents/family/guardian or your college counselor have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact your regional counselor or email access@wm.edu.

Costs, Awards and Financial Aid

DACA students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA and CSS Profile to be considered for need-based financial aid. W&M has a long-standing commitment to affordability for in-state Virginia residents. All of our applicants are reviewed for our three merit-based awards which are conferred by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Should you have financial aid questions, please contact your financial aid counselor.

In-State Tuition Eligibility

DACA students and students with other immigrant statuses may qualify for in-state tuition. In-state versus out-of-state tuition rates are determined by the University Registrar’s Office which consults SCHEV guidelines. To be eligible for in-state status, an individual (or the parent, legal guardian or spouse who provides financial support) must demonstrate residence in Virginia and an intent to remain in Virginia indefinitely to establish domicile in Virginia, then maintain domicile in Virginia for at least 12 months preceding the first day of classes. Under special circumstances, the Virginia domicile code allows us to consider a dependent student’s domicile separately from that of the parents when appropriate. Under current SCHEV guidelines, undocumented students are unable to establish domicile in Virginia. Any questions about domicile eligibility should be directed to the Registrar's Office at domicile@wm.edu or 757-221-2800.

For Those Ineligible to Fill Out the FAFSA

The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) is intended for use by aid applicants who are nonimmigrants, undocumented, have DACA status, or otherwise ineligible to file the FAFSA and want to be considered for state aid or W&M need-based aid programs. The form is not used in the determination of domicile, only for aid liability purposes. Domicile determination process remains the same from the Registrar's Office.