Post by Logan on Apr 30, 2016 7:08:53 GMT -6
Illinois weighs college aid for students in the U.S. illegally
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Laura Vivaldo considers herself fortunate among her Illinois college classmates who are in the U.S. illegally and struggle to pay tuition because they don't qualify for state or federal financial aid.
The 24-year-old Elgin resident has worked full-time at a restaurant and grocery store while attending college to help pay her tuition, and she has received help from privately funded scholarships. In all, it will take her eight years to complete her education.
"I actually know of more students from my community college that have either discontinued their education or dropped out," Vivaldo said.
A measure pending in the Illinois House would make the state among the few in the country to let immigrant students get financial aid regardless of their legal status. The bill cleared the Senate this month with bipartisan support.
Read more: www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/illinois-weighs-college-aid-for-students-in-the-u-s/article_3e1ee7af-1a25-58b8-95b5-a9b146a13d48.html
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Laura Vivaldo considers herself fortunate among her Illinois college classmates who are in the U.S. illegally and struggle to pay tuition because they don't qualify for state or federal financial aid.
The 24-year-old Elgin resident has worked full-time at a restaurant and grocery store while attending college to help pay her tuition, and she has received help from privately funded scholarships. In all, it will take her eight years to complete her education.
"I actually know of more students from my community college that have either discontinued their education or dropped out," Vivaldo said.
A measure pending in the Illinois House would make the state among the few in the country to let immigrant students get financial aid regardless of their legal status. The bill cleared the Senate this month with bipartisan support.
Read more: www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/illinois-weighs-college-aid-for-students-in-the-u-s/article_3e1ee7af-1a25-58b8-95b5-a9b146a13d48.html