Wednesday, June 4, 2008
No visa, no college?

Recent news articles have detailed how the current national immigration debate is affecting college students. In North Carolina, the debate is raging. Previously, North Carolina allowed undocumented students to attend colleges. But the current uproar is challenging the precedents in place. The consequences of these decisions are being felt nationwide.
Click on the links to find out more.
Arkansas Law Bans In-state College Tuition for Undocumented Students
June 2, 2008
http://www.thecabin.net/stories/052708/loc_0527080003.shtml
NC Legislation Would Allow Undocumented Students to Attend Universities
June 2, 2008
http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1088643.html
NC Community College Decision Affects Massachusetts
May 22, 2008
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/05/22/tuition_aid_to_illegal_immigrants_falters/
Feds Say Colleges May Admit Undocumented Students
May 12, 2008
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1067701.html
North Carolina Attorney General Wants to Close Colleges to Undocumented Students
May 8, 2008