Virginia lawmakers move to grant state financial aid to undocumented students

Because unauthorized students aren’t eligible for federal aid or loans, the cost of attending college can be a major barrier.

Extending in-state tuition and financial aid to unauthorized students is “critical” for their ability to access and afford higher education, Miriam Feldblum, executive director of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a group advocating for open immigration policies, wrote in an email.

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