Currently sixteen states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington) allow illegal immigrants to pay the same in-state tuition rates as other residents of the state. To qualify, students must have attended a school in the state for a certain number of years, have graduated high school in the state, have confirmed they are applying for legal citizenship.
35% Yes |
65% No |
22% Yes |
59% No |
11% Yes, as long as they pay taxes |
3% No, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
1% Yes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
3% No, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
1% Yes, but deny eligibility for financial assistance and scholarships |
See how support for each position on “In-State Tuition” has changed over time for 13.7m America voters.
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See how importance of “In-State Tuition” has changed over time for 13.7m America voters.
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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It is hard to deny anyone an education; the real answer should be to minimize or eliminate tuition all together.
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Yes, and they should also be eligible for free, higher education
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Yes, but only if they’re confirmed to be in the process of seeking citizenship in their chosen state
@99T5L2L1yr1Y
No and deny eligibility for FASFA
@98HKX4L1yr1Y
Yes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships and grant them citizenship
@9D6RZ6G8mos8MO
Current in-state tuition prices should be the tuition prices for all students, including immigrants.
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