DACA Recipients
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students are welcome to pursue admission and enrollment at Columbus State Community College. Our staff and faculty are committed to helping you attain your goals and want you to get a good start toward success.
Get Started!
Step 1: Apply
Complete the online Standard Application.
Step 2: Submit the Global Student Immigration Form
After submitting your application, you will receive an email within 1-3 business days with your CougarID number. The email will also contain an online Global Student Immigration Form that you will use to submit documents which verify your immigration status in the United States.
This form will determine your tuition rate and help us understand your immigration status.
Step 3: Required Documents
The online immigration form will ask you to submit the following document based on
your immigration status:
- DACA: I-797 Notice of Deferred Action
Next Steps After Submitting Your Documents
1) Check Your Email: You will receive an email confirming receipt of your documents and your official acceptance letter within 1-5 days of submitting the Global Student Immigration Form.
2) Take a Placement Test or Submit Test Scores and/or Transcripts: Once you have received your admission email, course placement is your next step. Placement tests determine the appropriate course level for students in their first semester. Tests in reading, writing, and math are required for students who do not have qualifying ACT/SAT, AP, or CLEP scores or transfer credit for college level English and Math. Click here for more details about who must take the CSCC Placement Tests.
3) Complete an Orientation or New Student Workshop: After you have been accepted and completed placement testing, your next step is to attend either an Orientation or New Student Workshop. There, you'll register for your first classes, discuss financial aid options, learn about campus resources, and get ready to succeed in college. For more information, email orientation@cscc.edu.
Additional Information/Resources
Financial Aid information
DACA students are not eligible for any federal government financial aid programs (i.e. Pell Grants, student loans, Federal Work Study). However, you are encouraged to apply for scholarships and College-work-study employment opportunities on campus. You should also explore sources for outside funding that do not require U. S. citizenship, such as the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) , and Latino Dollars for Scholars.
Programs of study
Please be aware that DACA students may face barriers in completing certain programs of study. For example, programs that require a practicum or licensure may be restricted based on Ohio law to include only U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Once you have been accepted by the college, contact your academic advisor to discuss your possibilities.