Undocumented Students & Families
WAISN Rapid Response Network: 844-724-3737
Resources for Undocumented Students and Families
Seattle Public Schools is committed to educating children regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, country of origin or immigration status. We will do whatever it takes to make sure every student thrives and want to reassure you, that we will do everything within our power to make sure all of our children are safe, honored and respected while in our care.
At Franklin High School, we value EVERY student regardless of their immigration status. This page provides helpful resources for undocumented students and their families.
If you and/or your family are interested in supporting immigrant families at Franklin High School, please reach out to Lexi Awdziejczyk, School Counselor for Multilingual Students and Families, at anawdziejczy@seattleschools.org or Laura Silver, School Social Worker, at ldsilver@seattleschools.org.
Financial Aid and WASFA
College Guide for Undocumented Students
The following organizations will help cover the entire cost of the $495 DACA filing fee. Contact them using the methods listed below:
Mexican Consulate Requirements
206-448-8417
WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid)
State Financial Aid for DREAMers
Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. These students still need to meet other program requirements.
To find out if you qualify, complete the free WASFA questionnaire to apply for state financial aid. Start the process or learn more about financial aid for which you may qualify by going to the WASFA website.
Know Your Rights
Here are some tips to help you if you’re stopped by the police or immigration officers.
Download and print this immigration card for reference and keep it in your wallet
Additional Resources
- WAISN Rapid Response Network: 844-724-3737
- Know your Rights Trainings – Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
- ACLU “We Have Rights” Campaign
- Finding attorneys (+ avoiding fraud!) Washington State Bar Association
- LCYC – Safety Plans: Incarceration and separation preparedness for families.
- Local Support Organizations
- El Centro de la Raza
- Casa Latina
- NWIRP
- LCYC
- ACRS
- ReWA
- National Organizations
- ACLU
- IRC