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To: lonestar

“Do you honestly think illegal aliens are planning that far —years—ahead?”

Maybe. Why do you think they risk their lives to be here? They’re here so that their kids can live the American Dream, which includes college (although it shouldn’t have to). We all have our images of some young lady dragging her little kids (or carrying a newborn), but did you know that a 15 year old could be with his mother and qualify as in-state, or for that matter a 16 or 17 year old either. The main rule is as follows:

“The child has to have lived in Texas the three years leading up to high school graduation.”

That is critical. They don’t say how old he has to be. But even if he doesn’t hold back a grade, a 15 year old will qualify. Older kids can simply be held back a year to qualify.

Sorry, but I don’t know too many parents of 15 year old kids who DON’T think about paying for college.

So to answer your question: Yes. Maybe not all or most, but certainly some of them.


243 posted on 08/14/2011 10:40:54 AM PDT by BobL (PLEASE READ: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2657811/posts)
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To: BobL
The kid has to have lived in TX three years leading to HS graduation...which is the same for legal citizens last I heard.

If an illegal kid should graduate from HS at 15, my guess is colleges would be offering them scholarships...not instate tuition.

What is your problem with this? Is it money...which amounts to not a lot or do you think the kids should be punished because they were brought here by their parents at some earlier time. We are talking 1% of the college population!

I don't like illegals but I'd prefer an educated one over another roofer or yardman.

248 posted on 08/14/2011 11:14:55 AM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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