STATES K-M
KANSAS
Kansas do not offer any programs or not offer state financial aid or in‑state tuition to asylum seekers.
KENTUCKY
Kentucky do not offer any programs or not offer state financial aid or in‑state tuition to asylum seekers.
LOUISIANA
Louisiana does not offer any resources for asylum seekers going to college
MAINE
Maine does not offer any resources for asylum seekers going to college
MICHIGAN
Michigan does not offer any resources for asylum seekers going to college
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi does not offer any resources for asylum seekers going to college.
MISSOURI
Missouri does not offer any resources for asylum seekers going to college.
MONTANA
Montana does not offer any resources for asylum seekers going to college.
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts offers state financial aid, tuition waivers, and in‑state tuition to asylum‑seeking students.
Helpful resources
Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
Massachusetts allows immigrant and asylum‑seeking students to access state financial aid through the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).
MassGrant & MassGrant Plus
State grants that help cover tuition and fees at public colleges.
Tuition Waiver Programs (Immigrant‑Friendly)
Massachusetts offers multiple tuition waivers that do not require FAFSA.
In‑State Tuition (Available)
Massachusetts allows asylum seekers to qualify for in‑state tuition if they meet residency requirements.
MARYLAND
Maryland offers state financial aid, in‑state tuition, and immigrant‑support programs to asylum‑seeking students through the MSFAA instead of FAFSA.
Helpful resources
Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA)
Maryland offers state financial aid to students regardless of immigration status through the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA).
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Main state agency that manages all financial aid programs.
Maryland Dream Act Tuition Eligibility
Maryland allows asylum seekers to qualify for in‑state tuition if they meet high‑school and residency requirements under the Maryland Dream Act.
CASA de Maryland
Provides education support, legal services, and immigrant advocacy.
MINNESOTA
Minnesota offers state financial aid, in‑state tuition, and Dream Act programs to asylum‑seeking students through the Minnesota Dream Act Application instead of FAFSA.
Helpful resources
Minnesota Dream Act Application (MN State Financial Aid)
Minnesota offers state financial aid to students regardless of immigration status through the Minnesota Dream Act / State Financial Aid Application.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
Main state agency that manages all financial aid programs.
MN SELF Loan (No FAFSA Required)
A low‑interest loan available to students regardless of immigration status.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
Provides legal services, DACA help, and education support for asylum seekers.