[Pearls Before Swine]

I understand the plight of kids who were brought here when they were young and know no other country. They can become citizens—but until they do, why should they stand ahead of citizens from adjoining states for in-state tuition benefits?

I paid out-of-state benefits when my kids went to college. Why should a non-citizen get subsidies I don’t get? That’s not the same as not educating them, especially if they get on a path to citizenship—it’s just removing a benefit they get that the citizens of 49 out of 50 states do not.

[KeyLargo]

Rick Santorum said something similar to Perry. Perry lost me on that.

[KansasGirl]

I don’t support in-state tuition for illegals. We have it in KS. I do, however, understand why TX would. I think it is a state issue (that should resonate with Romney and his supporters—Romneycare anyone). This is not an issue that would make or break my support for Perry though. He wants the border secured.

[mad_as_he$$]

All kids are where they are becasue of their parents. You are right on point. Why should invaders get special treatment?

[Quicksilver]

Do you think that the Federal government should override state’s tuition laws? I don’t. You may not like a given state’s laws, but you have 49 other states to look at for a better deal on tuition. I think that Texas is among the cheaper options for out of state tuition. One thing I do like about Rick Perry is that he’s a strong backer for state’s rights. It’s much better to have 50 choices than to have none.

[deport]

They can become citizens—but until they do, why should they stand ahead of citizens from adjoining states for in-state tuition benefits?

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The Citizens of other states can get the same deal [in state tuition] by moving to Texas and becoming a resident after one year and they get in state tuition. These illegals have to wait three years, not the one year for other US state citizens.

There are other states, 13 that had a similar program but that isn't the issue as Perry is the Gov of one that has this program. Other states have filed or discussing this in the legislatures.

Allow In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Since 2001, 13 states have enacted legislation granting undocumented students who meet specific requirements in-state tuition rates at public postsecondary institutions. California and Texas were the first states to enact legislation in 2001. In 2002, New York and Utah passed similar legislation. During the 2003 and 2004 legislative sessions, Washington, Oklahoma, Illinois and Kansas all passed such laws. Oklahoma has since amended its law, leaving granting of in-state tuition rates to undocumented students up to the Oklahoma Board of Regents. The Board of Regents currently still allows undocumented students, who meet Oklahoma's original statutory requirements, to receive in-state tuition. In 2005 and 2006, New Mexico and Nebraska signed undocumented student tuition legislation into law, and Wisconsin enacted a similar law in 2009, but then revoked that law in 2011. Maryland's governor signed a law in May 2011 allowing undocumented students meeting the specified requirements to pay in-state tuition at community colleges. Also in 2011, Connecticut enacted a law allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students.

[itsahoot]

I paid out-of-state benefits when my kids went to college. Why should a non-citizen get subsidies I don’t get?

You are Heartless I tell you Heartless. </sarcasm>