Undocumented Students

Further Education for Undocumented Students The United States has always had a strong presence of immigrant populations, in almost every state of developing as a country. Citizens of various countries, step on American soil in search of the American Dream. This dream consists of better conditions for immigrants, and their families. For the most part, immigrants from Mexico and Central America have been moving north, away from the corruption and poverty of their home. One can even say, this country was founded on the concept of immigration. The pilgrims left England, running away from oppression with hopes of a better life. Similarly to the pilgrims, people who immigrate to this country seek a better life. Modern immigrants hold the same idea, in a much different time. The government has taken action towards this issue for a long time, establishing laws to try and control the ingress of undocumented illegals. In recent
The Higher Education Act of 1965. According to an article written by Jeannette Diaz and Kim Eunyoung as part of the 2013 ASHE Higher Education Report titled Undocumented Students and Higher Education, “this act provides citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees, and refugees with the possibility of federal financial aid to help pay tuition and fees associated with attendance at a two-year and/or four-year postsecondary institution, undocumented students are denied the opportunity to apply for federally funded loans and grants”. This is the problem; many well rounded students are not being given the same opportunity, simply based on the fact that they have not acquired a legal status in the United states. 41 years have gone by (1965), and the situation remains much unchanged. As mentioned previously, some states neglect awarding financial aid to undocumented students. Other states, completely prohibit the entrance of undocumented students as a