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In 2002, New York became the fourth state to offer in-state tuition rates to certain undocumented immigrants enrolling in its public postsecondary institutions. Although enacted over seven years ago, a thorough analysis of the implementation of this policy has not been conducted. Undocumented immigrants in the U.S., most of them Latino, encounter economic and social …

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In 2003, Lumina Foundation for Education launched a major initiative, “Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count,” to help more community college students succeed, particularly those of color and/or from low-income families. To inform this effort, Lumina commissioned an audit of state policies on community college access, success, and accountability in the seven original participating states: …

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In 2003, the Lumina Foundation for Education launched a major initiative, “Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count,” to increase student success at community colleges. This initiative focuses on colleges with high enrollments of low-income students and students of color. In the first round, 27 colleges in five states were selected. The initiative aims to help …

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