Washington State Permits Illegal Aliens To Get Financial Aid Jeopardizing Others

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The form requires applicants to write “1” for “yes” or “2” for “no” if they accept the statement “I will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States as soon as I am eligible to apply. I am also willing to engage in activities designed to prepare me for citizenship, including citizenship and civics review courses. I certify or declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing information is true and correct.”
“I think it’s important to remember that [the] State Need Grant follows the same rules that are used for determining in-state tuition, and so that process has been in place in this state since 2003, and that includes the affidavit process and the documentation of residency,” Sharp said.
Research shows that illegal aliens are three times more likely to drop out of college than other students, which may be partly attributed to finances.
However, legislators argued that this sudden toll on the state financial aid system from including these students would make it harder for all students to get financial aid.

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1,600 illegal alien college students file for Washington State financial aid

The Washington legislature passed the Real Hope Act earlier this year, which grants illegal aliens the right to apply for state financial aid.
Eighteen states allow in-state tuition rates for undocumented students, including Washington.
Samantha Reinis

Campus Reform Intern

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Jun 25, 2014 at 12:04 PM EDT