Educational Effects of Banning Access to In-State Resident Tuition for Unauthorized Immigrant Students

Villarraga-Orjuela, Alexander; Kerr, Brinck

doi:10.3102/0162373717704303

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“…I compare changes in the outcomes of interest between Hispanic undocumented students and a comparison group of U.S.-born Hispanics in those same counties. U.S.-born Hispanics are the most appropriate comparison group because they are likely to experience similar educational, economic, cultural, and social conditions compared with other racial/ethnic groups that could serve as comparison groups (Chin & Juhn, 2011;Flores, 2010;Villarraga-Orjuela & Kerr, 2017). I implement this design using the following linear probability model:…”

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The Relationship Between Immigration Enforcement and Educational Attainment: The Role of Sanctuary Policies

Corral

2021

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This study explores the association between sanctuary policies and the high school completion and college enrollment of Hispanic undocumented youth. Sanctuary policies, which city, county, and/or state governments implement, prohibit local political leaders and police officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement officers regarding the questioning, detention, and deportation of undocumented immigrants. This study uses data from the American Community Survey and applies a difference-in-differences design. On average, my preferred specification detected no association with high school completion or college enrollment. These findings suggest that although these policies may help counteract immigration enforcement, they may not reduce uncertainty enough to have a significant relationship with educational outcomes.

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The Relationship Between Immigration Enforcement and Educational Attainment: The Role of Sanctuary Policies

Corral

2021

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“…ISRT also affects the timing of college enrollment and in 4 which institutions undocumented students choose to enroll (Darolia & Potochnick, 2015). Highlighting the power of ISRT for promoting undocumented student college enrollment is the corollary finding that states with ISRT bans saw significant reductions in undocumented student college enrollment (Villarraga-Orjuela & Kerr, 2017).…”

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Broadened Possibilities: Undocumented Community College Student Course Enrollment After the California DREAM Act

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Hinojosa

2022

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Some states have enacted inclusive policies that reduce constraints and uncertainty for undocumented students, potentially changing their academic decisions and postsecondary goals. We explore shifts in continuing undocumented community college students’ course-taking before and after the California DREAM Act, which provided access to state financial aid. We use difference-in-differences comparisons with permanent residents, refugees, and U.S. citizens who were unaffected by these policies to examine policy impacts. After its implementation, continuing students increased their enrollment intensity, primarily in degree-applicable and transferable courses, and decreased coursework in career/technical education. This suggests state financial aid may have broadened postsecondary possibilities and made transfer to a 4-year institution a more viable option for undocumented students. At the same time, access to aid did not increase undocumented students’ credit loads to the level of their peers, underscoring the reality that other constraints continue to shape undocumented students’ participation in higher education.

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“…ISRT also affects the timing of college enrollment and in which institutions undocumented students choose to enroll (Darolia & Potochnick, 2015). Underscoring the role of ISRT policies in making higher education more accessible for undocumented immigrants, a study of six states that banned ISRT (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Montana, and Ohio) showed that ISRT bans reduced undocumented student enrollment (Villaraga‐Orjuela & Kerr, 2017). However, some studies have shown that the existence of ISRT alone does not necessarily increase college enrollment in states that enact ISRT, rather, that states with bans decrease undocumented student college enrollment (Bozick, Miller, & Kaneshiro, 2016).…”

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Supporting undocumented community college students

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Hinojosa

2021

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Community colleges are a critical access point to higher education for undocumented students, yet undocumented community college students often report feelings of constrained inclusion due to the limitations created by their citizenship status (Negrón-Gonzales, 2017). In this article, we review existing research on undocumented students in 2-year colleges, discussing the policies and practices that can be implemented to support undocumented community college students. Supportive policies include tuition and aid policy, college promise programs, and dual enrollment. Supportive campus environments can be facilitated through flexible scheduling, clear and accessible information, mental health resources, staff training and professional development, funding dedicated staff positions, and creating undocumented student resource centers.Perpetual political uncertainty and a tumultuous national climate continue to complicate undocumented students' access to and experiences in higher education. As of late May 2021, federal pieces of legislation such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which provide some form of protection from deportation for undocumented students, continue to have uncertain outlooks. At the state level, and depending on the state undocumented students reside in, students may be able to benefit from more accommodating policies such as in-state resident tuition or eligibility for state financial aid (Serna et al., 2017). In other states, students' unauthorized status may preclude them from accessing any financial aid or benefits for college at all (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2019;Olivas, 2009). On campus, undocumented students may encounter unwelcoming campus climates or face barriers in accessing important resources, such as staff or legal support (Nienhusser, 2014;Terriquez, 2015).These challenges and concerns may be particularly acute at the nation's community colleges, which are a critical access point to higher education for undocumented students. For some, community colleges may be the only option to pursue their educational and career aspirations (Murillo, 2017;Pérez, Cortés, Ramos, & Coronado, 2010). For others, community colleges are attractive due to lower costs and the opportunity to stay close to home

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Educational Effects of Banning Access to In-State Resident Tuition for Unauthorized Immigrant Students

Cited by 6 publications

References 44 publications

The Relationship Between Immigration Enforcement and Educational Attainment: The Role of Sanctuary Policies

The Relationship Between Immigration Enforcement and Educational Attainment: The Role of Sanctuary Policies

Broadened Possibilities: Undocumented Community College Student Course Enrollment After the California DREAM Act

Supporting undocumented community college students

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