Applying to College

Finding a College

Types of Schools:

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1. Private

   • Usually harder to get in but often provide scholarship

2. Public

   • SUNY and CUNY

3. Vocational

   • Schools that teach a trade

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Identify Immigrant-Friendly States

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How to choose?

• Find schools that offer your major

  • Take this career quiz!

• Find schools that are immigrant friendly

  • Dreamers Roadmap App 

This app will help you match with funding for your college education.

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Visit colleges (virtually!) 

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• College lasts for 4 years.  

Where do you want to spend that time?

What will your experiences be in that location? 

• Do you want to be close to home? Far from home? 

• How would you like to be in a cold weather or warm weather location? 

• Are you comfortable going to a new place on your own?

We recommend you make a list of colleges and programs you are interested in and schedule a tour through these college’s websites.

However, we understand that COVID-19 may make travel difficult, so virtual tours are available! Check out these resources:

•  Campus Tours - Interactive Virtual Tours & Campus Maps

•  YouVisit- College Search

• Princeton Review: Virtual College Tours

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College Application Process: 

Once you found the schools you like, you need to apply. 

If you received a waiver to take the SAT, you should be able to get a waiver for College Application fees. 

Income eligibility table

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Applying to SUNY  (The State of New York) Schools

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• Explore SUNY’s 64 Schools

• Apply

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Applying to CUNY  (The City of New York) Schools

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• Explore 

• Apply

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Common App:

Common App is used by a number of private and public colleges across the US. 

• Colleges that use Common App

• Common Application