Posted on Apr 3, 2018
California Hikes Tuition on Citizens, Exempts Illegals
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California Hikes Tuition on Citizens, Exempts Illegals
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CPT Jack Durish, it seems like EVERY decision that comes out of California is precisely the opposite of what would be a logical response. It's absolutely mind boggling.
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Meh... similar things happening all over. Oregon has a program that gives reduced (and sometimes free) tuition to most immigrants, including the ones here illegally/undocumented. Especially the kids of illegal immigrants that fall under the DACA. Which is a slap in the face since my university is raising tuition for legal residents by 14% within the next two years. Additionally, my university provides free legal consultation and defense attorneys for DACA students and their parents.
This is the latest letter I received from my university:
Dear students, faculty and staff,
Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will have serious consequences for our students at Portland State University. These DACA students known as “dreamers,” came to Oregon as children of undocumented parents. The federal program, which is renewable every two years, has enabled them to attend college and work without fear of deportation. Ending the DACA program would upend their lives and the lives of their families.
I want to reaffirm PSU’s commitment to our students and their families. We provide academic, cultural and social support and resources at PSU through a wide array of programs such as Latino Student Services, Casa Latina, Student Legal Services and others. Under Oregon law, qualified undocumented residents are eligible to attend PSU and other public universities across the state with in-state tuition and receive financial assistance. Those programs will continue.
I also want to reaffirm that PSU is a sanctuary—a safe place—for all of our students. The Campus Public Safety Office does not enforce federal immigration laws, we will not consent to immigration enforcement activities on campus and we protect confidential student information, such as immigration status, as required by law. PSU will do its best not to disrupt the education of our students, and we will continue to support them in their efforts toward obtaining their PSU degree.
As the academic year approaches, we will do everything we can to make all of our students feel safe and welcome regardless of their national origin or immigration status. We also will work diligently in the coming weeks to support legislation in Congress to retain this crucial program.
You belong at PSU, and together, we are Portland State University.
Sincerely,
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To read more about the little known controversy in Oregon and reduced/free tuition to illegal immigrants and their children, this post by Senator Doug Whitsett summarizes it...
https://oregoncatalyst.com/31294-oregon-taxpayers-hook-free-college-education-undocumented-aliens.html
This is the latest letter I received from my university:
Dear students, faculty and staff,
Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will have serious consequences for our students at Portland State University. These DACA students known as “dreamers,” came to Oregon as children of undocumented parents. The federal program, which is renewable every two years, has enabled them to attend college and work without fear of deportation. Ending the DACA program would upend their lives and the lives of their families.
I want to reaffirm PSU’s commitment to our students and their families. We provide academic, cultural and social support and resources at PSU through a wide array of programs such as Latino Student Services, Casa Latina, Student Legal Services and others. Under Oregon law, qualified undocumented residents are eligible to attend PSU and other public universities across the state with in-state tuition and receive financial assistance. Those programs will continue.
I also want to reaffirm that PSU is a sanctuary—a safe place—for all of our students. The Campus Public Safety Office does not enforce federal immigration laws, we will not consent to immigration enforcement activities on campus and we protect confidential student information, such as immigration status, as required by law. PSU will do its best not to disrupt the education of our students, and we will continue to support them in their efforts toward obtaining their PSU degree.
As the academic year approaches, we will do everything we can to make all of our students feel safe and welcome regardless of their national origin or immigration status. We also will work diligently in the coming weeks to support legislation in Congress to retain this crucial program.
You belong at PSU, and together, we are Portland State University.
Sincerely,
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To read more about the little known controversy in Oregon and reduced/free tuition to illegal immigrants and their children, this post by Senator Doug Whitsett summarizes it...
https://oregoncatalyst.com/31294-oregon-taxpayers-hook-free-college-education-undocumented-aliens.html
Oregon taxpayers on hook for 'free' college education for undocumented aliens
Thanks to legislation passed by Democrat majority by Sen. Doug Whitsett During the 2013 regular session, the Legislative Assembly enacted House Bill 2787. It was better known as the “Tuition Equity Act,” and passed with a significant bipartisan majority vote. That Act established eligibility f
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