A question facing an appellate court was whether public universities in Texas can charge out-of-state American students a higher tuition rate than illegal immigrants who live in Texas The court ruled that this practice complies…
Topic: illegal immigrants
Bloomberg-funded study finds illegal immigrant students make up 2% of all U.S. college students
With colleges and universities scrambling to find sources of revenue, administrators have turned to enrolling Chinese or Middle Eastern nationals and illegal immigrants in their institutions. A recent study found that about two-percent of all…
Are Illegal Immigrants ‘Freedom Fighters”? Georgetown University Official says Yes
A Georgetown University official told the student newspaper that she felt illegal immigrants students are “freedom fighters.”
University of Minnesota Offers Illegal Immigrant Students Scholarships under State’s ‘Dream Act’
The University of Minnesota offers scholarships for students who are not legal immigrants, otherwise known as DACA recipients or ‘Dreamers.’
Increase in College Tuition Benefits for Gold Star Families Denied by New York State Legislators
College tuition benefits were included in the New York state budget, but not an increase in tuition benefits for Gold Star families.
NYU Study: Americans should Help Illegal Immigrants Access Government Benefits, Programs
A study from New York University (NYU) advocated for states to help illegal immigrants gain more access to government programs and benefits.
University of Maryland Students Vote to Create Full-Time Illegal Immigrant Academic Advisor
The student government at the University of Maryland voted to create a permanent position for a coordinator for illegal immigrant students.
Gonzaga Tries to Raise Funds for Illegal Immigrant Students
After apparently failing to raise enough funds via student fees, Gonzaga University is looking to crowdfund enough money to pay for illegal immigrant students’ scholarships.
Marquette University: Don’t Use the Word ‘Illegal” when Referring to Immigrants
Marquette University advised its students to not use the word “illegal” when referring to students who are in the country illegally for fear of offending them.
New York Governor Plans on Giving Free College Tuition to ‘Dreamers’
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo plans on giving free college tuition for ‘Dreamers,’ or illegal immigrant students, this upcoming school year.