New York State Residency for In-State Tuition
Non-resident students, including undocumented students, who attend for at least two years and graduate from a New York high school and apply to a SUNY campus within five (5) years of receiving their high school diploma, may be eligible for resident tuition. To be considered for resident tuition, such students should complete the Express NYS Resident Tuition Application. Undocumented students should also complete the "Affidavit of Intent to Legalize Immigration Status" included in that application.
Financial Aid Opportunities
TheDream.US National Scholarship
SUNY Old Westbury is a partner campus to TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant students, making TheDream.US National Scholarship available to eligible students who attend the University. The National Scholarship is for Dreamers who are first-time, current, or previously enrolled college students. The scholarships are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status) who came to the United States before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018.
The award is for tuition and fees of up to $33,000 for each student towards a bachelor’s degree. The application deadline is February 28, 2025.
Learn more and apply to thedream.us
The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act
Not only does the DREAM Act open the doors to higher education, but it also provides access to New York State-administered grants and scholarships. If you attended or graduated from a NYS high school, attended an approved NYS high school equivalency program, or received a NYS equivalency diploma, you may be eligible for state aid.
Learn about the peralta dream act
Campus-based Scholarships
The Old Westbury College Foundation, Inc. works to reward meritorious students and to make higher education accessible for many students who might not otherwise afford the cost of higher education.