How do you feel about illegal aliens recieving In-State Tuition rates in College/Univ.?

Question

I am a student, and I have applied to several out of state school, and would have still had to pay out of state tuiton rates which are twice the amount of in state rates. As a U.S. citizen I don't believe it is fair for a illegal immigrant who to recieve in state rates when I can't do the same. When going through the process you have to provide tax, and residency information to qualify and if you are an illegal you most likely can not or will not for risk of being deported supply work, home, and social security information. So why are colleges and univ.'s bending the rules for non-citizens but don't give breaks to Young student U.S. citizens who are paying out the butt for a college education?

Apprently you can apply to college/univ. without a green card because there are many illegals who attend college in this country. I don't know how they get around the normal information that is needed to apply but they do.

Answer 1

It's dead wrong. It's punishing law abiding citizens. A college education is an oppertunity, not a guarenteed right to anyone. There's tons of good students who can't afford to go, who's parents can't afford it either and are caught in the middle with grants and loans. Many who still have to work their way through just like I did. Many who just have to accept they can't go now or maybe never. To allow carte blanc to ONE group of people is wrong. I couldn't afford out of state tuition and so I had to go and live in that state and fullfill their residency requirements before I could go. No one is "forbidding" them the oppertunity to go. There is no rule that says you HAVE to go to college the fall immediatly following HS graduation or you'll never get an education. It might be the prefered route but it's not mandatory. A secondary education was only "easy" for the people with alot of money. The rest of us had to find a way if we wanted it bad enough. Why should they be any different?

Answer 2

I agree with you I don't think they should be able to receive the in-state tuition rate. I believe they should have to pay international rates because their citizenship is with another country.

But I've attended more than one college and applied for grad school at a few other. Every college I've ever applied I had to supply a social security number, my citizenship, and place of birth. But then again I'm sure there's a way around it.

As to why this is happening, could be lots of reasons. Maybe the school wants more diversity at their school, maybe they get tax breaks from the government.

My suggestion to you is to do some research on illegal aliens attending your school and the rates that they pay and so on, and voice your concern. Most school have some sort of student government maybe you could bring it to their attention. There is also usually some way students can voice their opinions concerning what goes on in their school.

You have a valid point. It isn't fair. Not only to you, but also to every international student.

Answer 3

I still haven't figured out why Colleges/Universities punish students for not living in the states in which they are located in the first place. I could understand a fee for someone from another country...but from another state? Shouldn't they be glad that the students from other states want to come to their institution? It's not as if anyone can truly afford to attend college anymore....it used to be expensive...now it's just becoming unattainable. good luck...wish I had a better answer for you.

Answer 4

I came here as a legal immigrant and was prohibited from obtaining federal benefits for three years. I have no argument with that. I have a grave problem with illegal immigrants getting equal or better treatment. If we enforced the laws we have (federal and state) we would not even have to discuss this issue because illegal immigration would then be a minor irritation.

Answer 5

you can't even fill out an application to a college or university without being legal....whether a citizen or not.....for instance, applications ask about greencards ect......i do feel, however, that we (citizens) fork out a lot of tax money to support illegals....through healthcare and education

Answer 6

No, Americans are tired of paying for a criminal to go to our schools. If were going to pay money for anyone to go to college it should be for American high school graduates who can't afford college, and mineal jobs instead, when are Americans going to start helping ourselves instead of people who just take advantage us????

Answer 7

I didn't even know this was happening....thank you for teaching me something....my daughters are almost ready to be thinking about college and this was good information...i agree with you...how frustrating...it is not fair..don't you wonder who makes these rules?

Answer 8

I think that's DEAD WRONG!

Our government wants illegals first because they'll be the new future leaders and police and they won't mind throwing us out of our homes!

$12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

$17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

Answer 9

It is a reverse effect, American, You will be punished for obeying the law!
Illegal? You are rewarded!

Answer 10

I am glad that they want to go to school and better themselves. However, I do not agree with special treatment for anyone. That is taking tolerance, diversity, and affirmative action too far.