Toolkit | Access to Postsecondary Education
CONTENTS
Background on Tuition Equity Measures
Map: State Laws & Policies on Access to Higher Education for Immigrants
Tables: Laws & Policies Improving Access to Higher Education for Immigrants
Model Language: Tuition Equity
Estimates of Eligible Students
Undocumented Youth Comprise a Small Segment of the Student Population
Children of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States
High School Students and Graduates Who Are Undocumented
State-Specific Educational Attainment Data
Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington
Social & Economic Impact of Improving Access to Higher Education for Immigrant Students
General Findings from a 2008 Report
Investing in Post-Secondary Education Yields Higher Earnings and Increased State Revenues
Tuition Equity Policies Reduce Drop-Out Rates and Increase Access to College
A State’s Economic Competitiveness Depends on Maintaining a Highly Educated Populace
Resources on Social & Economic Contributions of Immigrants
Tuition Equity Laws Have Withstood Legal Challenges
Banning Students from Enrolling in Postsecondary Institutions
Resources on Financial Aid, Scholarships & Student Advocacy Groups
Resources on Financial Aid & Scholarships for Students Regardless of Status
Immigrant Rights, Student Advocacy Groups & Other Resources
Toolkit Corrections or Suggestions
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