1st Generation U.S. Citizen

KKmama
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:29:28 +0000

Do your parents have green cards or are they here illegally? If so:

All U.S. citizens are eligible for federal financial aid, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. If you are a citizen but your parents are undocumented immigrants, you should fill out the FAFSA and include their financial information. If your parent does not have a social security number, use 000-00-0000 as his or her social security number.

Steps for Filling Out the FAFSA for citizens with undocumented immigrant parents
For the parental information section, include your parent’s financial information.
Write 000-00-0000 as your parent’s social security number.
Contact your university’s financial aid office and explain your situation; see if they have university-specific advice or protocols.