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States Eliminate In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

4/12/2026

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A growing number of states are eliminating in-state tuition for undocumented students at public colleges.
Juan, a DACA recipient and senior at the University of Houston, faces higher costs from this shift.
The U.S. Department of Education ruled that undocumented students are ineligible for certain federal education benefits.
A legal challenge to Virginia's in-state tuition law awaits a judge's ruling and could affect nationwide policies.

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A growing number of states are eliminating in-state tuition for undocumented students at public colleges.
Juan, a DACA recipient and senior at the University of Houston, faces higher costs from this shift.
The U.S. Department of Education ruled that undocumented students are ineligible for certain federal education benefits.
A legal challenge to Virginia's in-state tuition law awaits a judge's ruling and could affect nationwide policies.