children of illegal immigrants cannot attend state college, right? is it because they don't have a social security number??? what are your thoughts about their situation?
2007-11-08 17:51:14 · 6 answers · asked by Yiesto! 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A state college/university is meant to benefit local residents since it is local taxes that allow these schools to function. There is no discrimination in this situation, in fact it is the law in every state. Each student candidate must prove their identification including a photo ID and social security card. This is not done to determine immigrant status, but to comply with state law and to track student credit status. Not all student aid is free, there are loan programs, work study programs etc.
Lastly, every college/university, whether public or private will ask for the same ID information. Ask yourself this, if living in France illegally and you wanted to attend the Sorbonne, but you were not a French citizen, should they make an exception?
2007-11-08 23:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by liorio1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure they can, they just apply as international students from their home country and get a visa.
In some states they are afforded an exemption that does allow them to apply to the public U but they will find that results in being tagged as an international student requiring a student visa.
They also won't get any US taxpayer dollars to pay for it (unlike what many people assume).
Of course, they could attend the state U in whatever country they are considered a citizen of, and in a few of these that means a free higher education.
Add: I have attended a large number of colleges/universities included publics and privates since 1981. I presently attend a private full-time. It occurred to me today that I have never been asked to show my driver's license, social security card, proof of address, or anything other than the application form at any of these...
2007-11-08 17:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They do not have a social security number (if they were not born in the U.S.), thus they are not able to obtain financial aid to be able to pay for school. I think it is unfair, it is unfair to the children since it is not their fault their parents are in the country illegally.
By the way, applying for an International Visa is not as easy as the person below me is saying....I currently am an International student, you have to prove to be economically stable and prove that you are not planning on staying permanently in the country in order to receive a visa. If a kid who is underaged and applies for a student visa, then they need to be accompanied by their parents....imagine those illegal parents already in the country going to the U.S. office...does not work.
2007-11-08 17:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by Amapolita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state, Florida, some of the colleges/universities permit them to enter without out-of-state penalty. I have seen examples with Florida Gulf Coast University. I would check on Hodges University in the Fort Myers area also. Good luck!!!
2007-11-08 18:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by unacharla616 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the mother and dad knew the regulation it rather is why their little ones are here illegally. they could all could flow lower back domicile alongside with their entire family contributors! F**ck the Dream Act! i'm so ill and bored stiff in those illegals coming here and anticipate us to reward them! do not blame us, blame your mom and dad!
2016-09-28 21:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by wrights 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, not real sure where you got your info but it doesn't sound right to me. Whether their parents are legal or not, if they were born here then there are no restictions about where they can or can't go to college.
And as far as every other scenario see Coach T's answer and give him the points for the best answer.
2007-11-08 18:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by MIDNIGHT RAIDER 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋