{"id":112,"date":"2015-06-25T02:46:21","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T02:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2023-11-01T17:13:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T00:13:07","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/for-parents-families\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Aj49yOyzEOE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Do I have to disclose my status? And if I disclose, what do I need to know? <\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/channels\/undocumented-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career &amp; Internship Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Knowing when, how, or if to disclose your DACA or undocumented status can be challenging and varies with every opportunity and organization. As a general recommendation, DACA recipients do not need to disclose their DACA status to current or potential employers. It is the employer\u2019s responsibility to verify your work authorization status when appropriate, and it is your responsibility that your work permit remains valid. Also, as a student, you are protected under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which means faculty and staff cannot share any information about you with people outside of the UW. We encourage you to talk with trusted advisers, mentors, or a career coach to discuss the nuances of this conversation and to develop an appropriate plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Am I eligible for aid?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undocumented students and\/or students on DACA are unfortunately ineligible for federal aid. However, Washington\u2019s Real Hope Act has expanded eligibility for the Washington State Need Grant to undocumented students\/students on DACA who meet the program\u2019s eligibility requirements and specific residency criteria. Please visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/for-students\/before-college\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Am I eligible for scholarships?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Undocumented students and students on DACA are eligible for some scholarships. Visit this page to learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/scholarships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scholarships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Can I work or do internships?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but limitations do apply!\u00a0 Visit the UW Career &amp; Internship Center has a page to help guide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/channels\/undocumented-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undocumented and DACA students on their internship and job search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you need additional assistance, please feel free to make an appointment with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/schedule-an-appointment-with-a-career-coach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career Coach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Career &amp; Internship Center or please reach out to LWB for any additional opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who are my allies on campus?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how important it is for undocumented and DACA students to know there are faculty and staff who are knowledgeable as well as ready and willing to support them. At the University of Washington, undocumented and DACA students can expect to find allies across our campus who can support and help them access a variety of resources and information. Please visit this page to find an <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/for-students\/finding-allies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ally Directory List<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Can I study abroad?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UW Study Abroad supports DACA students with participating in study abroad programs through Advance Parole. DACA students can work with the UW Study Abroad Office and UW Student Legal Services (SLS) for assistance with this process. SLS offers free 40-minute consultations, and from there, students can also hire them for ongoing representation at a low hourly rate. Visit<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/slsuw\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about SLS and get an appointment set up. The contact information for the UW Study Abroad Office can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/studyabroad\/about-us\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What is an ITIN number and how can I apply for one?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain people who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). To learn more about an ITIN and how to apply for one, you can visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.uw.edu\/tax\/itin-faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more individualized support, we encourage students to consult with UW Student Legal Services (SLS), which is located in Husky Union Building (HUB) 306. SLS offers free 40-minute consultations, and from there, students can also hire them for ongoing representation at a low hourly rate. Visit<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/slsuw\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about SLS and set up an appointment!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Am I eligible for healthcare?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing healthcare while being undocumented or on DACA is a bit complicated. However,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hca.wa.gov\/free-or-low-cost-health-care\/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care\/noncitizens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers some information about the limited options available.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some recent updates have also been made! Beginning November 2023, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undocumented immigrants will be eligible to purchase health insurance on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wahealthplanfinder.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington Healthplanfinder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and coverage for those health insurance plans will begin in January 2024. More information about this can be found on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsha.org\/articles\/health-insurance-expansions-and-alien-emergent-medical-aem-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning on July 21, 2024, Washington state will also begin offering a program similar to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid\/Apple Health for people of a certain income level, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regardless<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of immigration status. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information about this can be found on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsha.org\/articles\/health-insurance-expansions-and-alien-emergent-medical-aem-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Where can I get help filling out taxes?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For information about places where you can get support with taxes, please contact Leadership Without Borders!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What immigration resources are available to me?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/slsuw\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Legal Services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colectivalegal.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colectiva Legal del Pueblo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/supportkind.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwirp.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lcsnw.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjws9ipBhB1EiwAccEi1ANhR4uBt5DqcXFGO39D2WgldFvbtfa2yfUefKZfLER9YAzvABNQTRoCqNEQAvD_BwE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lutheran Community Services Northwest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acrs.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian Counseling And Referral Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information can be found here in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationadvocates.org\/nonprofit\/legaldirectory\/search?&amp;state=0&amp;national=0&amp;county=&amp;legalArea=&amp;legalService=&amp;nonLegalService=&amp;interestArea=&amp;population=&amp;legalNetwork=&amp;language=&amp;detentionFacility=&amp;text=&amp;zip=98012&amp;interpreting=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Immigration Legal Services Directory<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What resources does Leadership Without Borders offer?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/services\/husky-lending-library\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Husky Lending Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 1000+ textbooks &amp; course materials for students to use\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Case management &amp; one-on-one counseling; contact us!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3)<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/services\/purple-group\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Purple Group:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Student Support Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fAz9yrFIx2MKlST_fm-__FaLX57maHOo4_vuh8P6hWk\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship information and resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Referrals to other campus &amp; community resources; including health and wellness and legal services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Leadership development opportunities (i.e. internship opportunities, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/dlc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity Leadership Conferences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/trainings-education\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undocu Ally Trainings &amp; Educational Programs\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/for-students\/finding-allies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ally Directory List<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What are other helpful resources on campus that I can access?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/newhuskies\/campus-directory\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a helpful page detailing all of the on-campus resources. If students ever run into any issues accessing these resources, please feel free to contact Leadership Without Borders!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":52,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-112","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4091,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112\/revisions\/4091"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/lwb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}