>>Well, actually its about where the student resides physically. If you live in Virginia for a certain period, you pay in-state tuition in Va.<<
There is a difference between LEGAL and ILLEGAL, however.
Not in the eyes of the state. LEGAL and ILLEGAL are federal matters. If the feds say they can stay illegally, then they still fall under the residency rules.
The terms for colleges vary...but how many states turn illegals away??
Hell, here in NYS, in my hometown, only 40% graduate from high school. And college...we don't ask status...just residency.