Applying as an Undocumented Student

Required: Official high school transcripts

Students should provide an official transcript. Contact your high school or college office to request for transcripts to be sent to us. The document must be mailed in a closed envelope with an unbroken seal or sent electronically directly from the institution to George Fox using one of the following services:

• SCOIR (preferred)
• Slate.org (preferred)
• Parchment (Docufide) (preferred)
• eSCRIP-SAFE

Although using one of the services above is preferred, high school transcripts may also be emailed directly from the school to admissions@georgefox.edu or mailed to:

The majority of students admitted to George Fox enter with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and the average high school GPA for first-time freshmen is 3.6.

Potentially required: Academic reference

If your cumulative GPA is below a 3.0, we recommend submitting an academic reference with your application.

You can submit a reference in one of two ways:

• Through the application portal. You can enter your reference's contact information, and then that reference will receive an email with some short questions to answer.
• If you already have a recommendation letter on hand or your reference is already writing something, email it to your admissions counselor, and we will add it to your file.

Those aren’t required. We mean it! Spend that time applying for extra scholarships instead.

Who completes the ORSAA?

Undocumented students from Oregon (residents for at least the last 12 months) can file the
ORSAA. Use this Filter Tool to answer questions about yourself and help determine whether
you file the FAFSA or the ORSAA.

What if I’m an undocumented student not from Oregon?

Students who are determined ineligible to file either the FAFSA or the ORSAA (via this Filter Tool) should still file a FAFSA at StudentAid.gov. It will get processed as “rejected,” but the Financial Aid office can use the information provided on the FAFSA to potentially award a George Fox Need Grant. Reach out to your Financial Aid Counselor if you have questions.

When does the ORSAA application open?

The new ORSAA application opens each year on October 1 of the year before you need financial aid (ex: if you are starting school in Fall 2027, you will file your first ORSAA in October 2026). You need to file the ORSAA each year in order to be eligible for state-based financial aid.

Where do I complete the ORSAA?

To access the ORSAA application, first answer the questions in the Filter Tool. Once you have answered the questions, it will direct you to make an ORSAA account. 

Need help filing your ORSAA?

Schedule an ORSAA filing appointment with your Financial Aid Counselor. 

George Fox does not have separate in-state and out-of-state tuition rates for students. Therefore, our undocumented Bruins will experience the same tuition rate and could be eligible for additional institutional aid and external scholarships. Additionally, our financial aid office outlines a helpful timeline and tips to help students maximize the scholarship process.

Institutional Aid Available:

• Merit Scholarship
• George Fox Need Grant
• Emergency Funds
• Scholarship Summit
• Multicultural Leadership Scholarship
• Visit Experience Scholarship
• Donor Funded Scholarship

Undocumented students from Oregon could be eligible for state aid and are encouraged to complete the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

Meet these criteria?

• Attended an elementary or secondary/high school in Oregon during all three years immediately prior to earning a high school diploma or leaving school before earning a diploma
• Attended an elementary or secondary/high school in the United States for at least five years immediately prior to earning a high school diploma or leaving school before earning a diploma
• Received a high school diploma or GED in Oregon
• Intention to become a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

You may be eligible for the Oregon Opportunity Grant by filing your ORSAA. Additionally, if the above criteria are met, you can apply for the Ford Family Foundation Scholarship.

External scholarships are available for undocumented students. Below is a list of potential external resources:

• Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber  Latino Scholarship Program
• The Dream US Scholarship
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• The Renaissance Foundation
• Golden Door Scholarship
• My Undocumented Life
• Immigrants Rising

You haven’t actually made your college decision until you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit. Submitting your enrollment deposit is your way of telling us we’ll see you on campus this fall. It's time to celebrate – your Bruin adventure is officially underway!

On-campus housing selections are made in order of enrollment deposit submission; students who deposit on or before Feb. 15 will get to select their dorm room much earlier.

Your financial aid package will arrive via email after you've been admitted to George Fox and received your admissions packet. It will include any scholarship awards you are eligible for at that time. And, don't forget about Scholarship Summit and external scholarship opportunities – both are avenues to significantly lower your out-of-pocket cost.

Our financial aid and tuition page has lots of resources to help you understand the financial aid process. Our admissions and financial aid teams are always ready to answer your questions! Find your financial aid counselor here.

Did you know you can enter your freshman year with college credits already under your belt? Hard work pays off! Alternative credits like AP testing, CLEP exams, and IB scores offer you the opportunity to accumulate credit prior to your time at George Fox University, which opens up flexibility to double major, take extra electives or even graduate early.

Learn more about alternative credit

Congratulations, you’re almost a Bruin! We cannot wait to welcome you to George Fox University! Your Bruin Bound orientation will give you all the tools you need to start your George Fox journey this fall. From class registration and meeting future classmates to getting your student ID card, we'll guide you through 10 steps that prepare you for Welcome Weekend.

As an Undocumented Student, do I have access to resources on campus? Absolutely! You can click on the following Resources for Current Students page to find what you are looking for.

Have additional questions? Contact your admissions counselor!