Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Facts About House Bill 144

· House Bill 144 (HB 144) is a Utah law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition, the same rate as Utah Residents, for college/university
· Utah passed HB 144, providing in-state tuition for qualifying undocumented students, in 2002· In order to qualify for HB 144, a student must meet the following five requirements:o Student must have attended a Utah high school for three or more years.o Student must have graduated or attained the equivalent thereof, such as a High School Equivalency Certificate, issued by the Utah State GED Office.o Student must not be registered as an entering student at a Utah College or University before the Fall of 2002.o Student must have filed an application to legalize immigration status or will file an application as soon as the student is eligible.o Student does not currently have a valid Visa.· Ten states currently provide in-state tuition for qualifying undocumented students· There are various private scholarships that undocumented students qualify for to help pay for tuition costs.· There are currently 200 students who benefit from HB 144 throughout the state· There is no law that prohibits an undocumented student from attending college

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