Undocumented Students

Admission for Undocumented Students

The Law in the State of Illinois

An undocumented student refers to students who were born outside the United States, but have lived in the country for a significant portion of their lives, and who reside here with no documentation stating U.S. citizenship or legal residency. House Bill 60-In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students (Signed into law as Public Act 093-0007) states that undocumented students in Illinois may receive in-state tuition if they meet the following conditions:

Student resided with his or her parent or guardian while attending a public or private high school in Illinois.

Student graduated from an Illinois high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Illinois.

Student attended an Illinois high school for at least three years as of the date of graduation from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Illinois.

Student provides the community college with an affidavit (oath made in writing) stating her/his intent to file an application to become permanent residents as soon as they are eligible. The affidavit can be obtained in the Intercultural Student Services office located on the second floor of the Student Center on main campus.

This does not guarantee admission to a state community college or university. Students must meet admissions requirements and must contact the community college and/or the university directly.