Colorado Technical University

Do u think Illegal immigrants should be allowed to get in-state tuition rates?

I am trying to write an argumenative paper on postsecondary education and illegal immigrants There is a bill in the Senate called the DREAM Act that will allow illegal aliens to get in-state tuition.

Public Comments

1. Not at all.
2. no
3. Hell no.
4. I don't think illegals should be given anything except a ticket home.
5. Do they legally hold residence in the state? If the answer is NO....then it is quite easy to deduct that in-state tuition is not applicable to them. How is this such a hard concept? If I am from the state of Georgia (where I legally hold residence) and I want to go to school in Florida, I have to pay out-of-state tuition, why would it be any different if I was from out of the country? Should they be allowed to get Scholarships or Grants? if they are eligible for the program then yes. And correct me if I am wrong but isn't it quite easy to become legal status in the US under a Student Visa?
6. Absolutely, in their state and country of citizenship.
7. Yes. It would only end up helping the individual AND society. Education is a very valuable tool. If you educate the individual, even if they are 'illegal', they stand a hugely greater chance of becoming a productive member of society. There are some very intelligent successful people who came into this country 'illegally' but now have a great positive impact on America as a whole because they were able to recieve a quality education. Everyone deserves a chance. If they are 'illegal' they most likely are impoverished and really should be able to get the in-state tuition prices. They almost certainly will make up for the price in service and/or taxes after they graduate.
8. I'm not an American or an illegal alien so I have no attachment to this debate but it seems to me that the reason there is a difference between in and out state tuition is a result of one paying state taxes, correct? That is, by paying state taxes, you subsidize your education giving a lower in-state tuition. Thus, if you work in a state at a legal job (whether you had to result to identity theft/using fake SSN to get hired) or just by paying sales tax on your purchases you've EARNED the right to that subsidized in-state tuition. Now people may get angry and debate this for whatever emotional reason but since they've already paid, why can't they benefit as long as they've resided in the state long enough to qualify for in-state tuition? It's not like you're giving them free money. It's THEIR money as well. Granted, they have no right to be in the country in the first place but by paying taxes and otherwise acting as responsible citizens they've paid for that subsidy. /end rant. Don't know why I got worked up there but now I want to explore this issue further and write your paper! j/k That being said, this issue confuses me. If you KNOW they're illegal, why aren't you shipping them home rather than wondering whether or not they should get in-state tuition and other benefits? Canada may be easier to get in to but if they know you're illegal, au revoir!