Fact Sheet

Abstract:

Students in Colorado lobbied their state legislature in support of HB 1124, a bill that would have made undocumented students eligible for in-state tuition rates at Colorado universities.

Author:
Publication Date: 2005
Source: Denver, CO: Padres Unidos
Contact Info: Padres Unidos, Inc.

Full Text:

THE DREAM ACT: WE ALL HAVE A DREAM
Let's Work Together Before it's to late!
THE PROBLEM
• 12,000 undocumented students graduate from high
school in Colorado each year, without the right to
attend college.
• The cost of college for an undocumented student is
about $11,000 per semester compared to $2,000 for
a documented student.
• Undocumented students do NOT qualify for financial
aid, scholarships, or loans.
THE SOLUTION
• Pass the DREAM ACT
• Allowing students with good moral character to continue
their education.
To QUALIFY
• Show good moral character
• Have lived in the U.S. since before they were 15
years of age.
• Have been here more than five years,
• Apply for 6 years of Conditional Residency.
• Complete 2 years of college or 2 years in the military.
• After 6 years, they can apply for Permanent
Residency.
THE DREAM ACT: we all have a DREAM!
Let’s all work
together before it’s too late!
Pass the
DREAM ACT
NOW!
Padres Unidos Tel: (303 458-6545)
Jovenes Unidos Fax: (303 458-5635)
www.padresunidos.org
ACTION

URL: http://www.padresunidos.org/files/DREAM%20ACT%20INFO%20FLYER.pdf

Notes:

Related Names: Padres Unidos| Juvenos Unidos

Contact Info: Padres Unidos, Inc.