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HB 2339 In-state tuition for aliens.

Introduced by: Thelma Drake | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

In-state tuition for aliens. Provides that an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, and therefore ineligible to establish domicile pursuant to § 23-7.4, shall not be eligible on the basis of residency within Virginia for any post-secondary educational benefit, including in-state tuition, unless citizens or nationals of the United States are eligible for such benefits in no less an amount, duration, and scope, without regard to whether such citizens or nationals are Virginia residents.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

In-state tuition for aliens. Provides that an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, and therefore ineligible to establish domicile pursuant to § 23-7.4, shall not be eligible on the basis of residency within Virginia for any post-secondary educational benefit, including in-state tuition, unless citizens or nationals of the United States are eligible for such benefits in no less an amount, duration, and scope, without regard to whether such citizens or nationals are Virginia residents.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

In-state tuition for aliens. Provides that an alien who is not lawfully present in the U.S. shall not be eligible for in-state tuition. The bill also provides for the denial or withdrawal of financial aid or scholarships to any student engaging in or assisting in acts of terrorism.