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College shouldn't be difficult for Joaquin, who mastered Advanced Placement classes in a language he learned only four years ago and recently graduated 12th in his high school class. But paying for it will be. The 19-year-old is an undocumented immigrant. He doesn't qualify for federal financial aid, which makes up 90 percent of the average Texas college student's aid package... Congress is considering the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which would make some undocumented immigrant students eligible for federal loans, but not grants. The bill would make students who immigrated here five or more years ago...

Active Queuing TipsBy Jonnie Skye Clifford Ever waited your turn in line at a German bakery or grocery store only to have someone cut right in from of you as though you were invisible? To many foreigners this is the ultimate affront, so shocking that they often let it slide. But you needn't worry that you have been outflanked because you are a foreigner and look easy to take advantage of. On the contrary, line jumping is a fairly normal and accepted practice in Germany, so don't get upset and think that people are being unfriendly or rude. It could...