Florida

Putting Education Reform To The Test

Uh, Senators? You Know We Already Get In-State Tuition At Miami’s FIU, Right?

FRIDA'S SURPRISE: Senators learned from Miami resident and FIU grad Frida Ulloa that state resident tuition is already available for some undocumented immigrants.

The Florida Channel

FRIDA'S SURPRISE: Senators learned from Miami resident and FIU grad Frida Ulloa that state resident tuition is already available for some undocumented immigrants.

The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee got a big surprise this week.

Turns out, in-state university tuition rates are already available for some undocumented immigrants. That’s the case at Florida International University.

It may have strengthened the hands of opponents of an in-state tuition bill, but not enough to defeat it.

Rick Stone from member station WLRN has the story:

Comments

About StateImpact

StateImpact seeks to inform and engage local communities with broadcast and online news focused on how state government decisions affect your lives.
Learn More »

Economy
Education