<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance, as a long time lurker here I would like to begin by introducing myself. I was born in South Korean and moved to the US when I was about 5. This was right before 911 happened, and after that event, immigration laws became tougher than our family anticipated. So after several years of extending our US Visa via a petition, we became undocumented around 2011. Now back when I was in high school this wasnt a problem because of the free public education, but now that both my older sibling and I have entered college, obtaining the means to pay for it has become exceedingly difficult.As a undocumented immigrant, you cant apply for financial aid or student loansfrom both private and institutionalized banks. Both my parents work jobs that pay very close to minimum wage, and are disassociated with our current financial dilemma. Luckily, because of the DREAM Act, undocumented students are allowed to pay in-state tuition for state schools. It costs roughly 22,000 a year, but our family dont have the means to pay for that. This first semester, I was fortunate enough to attend due to family members back in South Korea aiding us. I know my problems are first world because going to college is a luxury, but I was wondering if the people here in rpersonalfinance could give me advice.Tl;dr Cant use traditional methods of obtaining aid for college. Need advice.  <response>: There literally arent any schools that are cheaper than 22kyear?What kind of steps would you need to take to become an official documented US citizen? 