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Tuition
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Best and Worst 529 College-Savings Plans 
 Introduction to an annual review of 529 college-savings plans. "Focused on diversification, fees, flexibility, and the underlying funds when deciding which 529 plans to highlight. ... we remind investors not to ignore home-state plans, given the tax deductions and tax-free earnings growth." Includes links to data on available plans with analysis and plan data. Requires free registration; some material only available to paid members. From Morningstar, Inc. http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id=234422& Topics: College and University Education Last updated Jan 2, 2009 College Tuition and Undocumented Immigrants
Overview of the issues concerning the provision in the federal Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 that prohibits states "from offering in-state tuition rates to unauthorized immigrant students unless other U.S. citizens are eligible for the same rate," and the resulting state laws that do allow in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. From the National Conference of State Legislatures, a "bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states." Some broken links. http://www.ncsl.org/programs/educ/undocimmigrant.htm Topics: College and University Education, Education, Emigration & Immigration, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Dec 21, 2005 Should Undocumented Immigrants Have Access to In-State Tuition?
This policy paper reports on court cases and federal and state laws that concern the eligibility of undocumented immigrants for in-state tuition status at public higher education institutions. From the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a group that works to "to extend higher education to all citizens." http://www.aascu.org/policy_matters/v2_6/default.htm Topics: College and University Education, Emigration & Immigration, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Feb 20, 2008 State Notes, Tuition and Fees: In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
This fact sheet summarizes state legislation that would allow or restrict undocumented immigrant students to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Includes a state-by-state chart. From the Education Commission of the States (ECS), a "nonprofit, nationwide organization that helps state leaders shape education policy." http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/61/00/6100.htm Topics: College and University Education, Education, Emigration & Immigration, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject Last updated Dec 21, 2005 |
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