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DOJ Ruling Forces 400 Oklahoma Students to Pay Out-of-State Tuition

9/28/2025

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A U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ruling makes in-state tuition illegal for undocumented students in Oklahoma, forcing 400 to pay out-of-state or withdraw.
Out-of-state tuition could reach $15,000 per semester, a heavy burden.
The University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU) say they will comply with federal law and notified students by a documentation deadline of October 7.

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Story summary

A U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ruling makes in-state tuition illegal for undocumented students in Oklahoma, forcing 400 to pay out-of-state or withdraw.
Out-of-state tuition could reach $15,000 per semester, a heavy burden.
The University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU) say they will comply with federal law and notified students by a documentation deadline of October 7.