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In reply to the discussion: Immigrants to Pay Tuition at Rate Set for Residents [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)37. The unemancipated person is the EXCEPTION, not the rule.
Most students have reached their 18th birthday before they go to college. It's rare when one hasn't. And they, the majority, do not need to involve their PARENTS in the admissions process at all. They simply need two "proofs"--and I've given you a list of them--a list you continue to ignore, for reasons known only to you.
You'd best get out your dictionary and use it. You're the one making a right fool of yourself, here.
Double - duh, for emphasis.
You're wrong.
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Go Massachusetts...another accomplishment by our recently re-elected President for All People.
libdem4life
Nov 2012
#1
It doesn't matter. If they're here then they ought to be eligble for in-state tuition.
rachel1
Nov 2012
#3
Not so fast. The difference in costs between in-state and out-of-state are enormous.
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#6
Its the rare, very rare, politician that's altruistic. 99% of them are chasing votes
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#78
There you go again! Colleges and universities "allow dependency" for the purposes of FINANCIAL AID
MADem
Nov 2012
#65
The parents don't even have to get involved. The student can produce two documents,
MADem
Nov 2012
#66
My point isn't about whether another state will grant MA students in state rates.
Piazza Riforma
Nov 2012
#11
Would you then agree that anyone smoking pot --either medical MJ or recreationally in the states
MADem
Nov 2012
#15
You are wrong on EVERY count. Try clicking on the link I provided to you, so you do not
MADem
Nov 2012
#26
Most students are over 18, and therefore, emancipated adults in the eyes of the law.
MADem
Nov 2012
#50
If they were giving in-state rates to out-of-state illegal immigrants, but not to
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#64
See post 16. A utility bill and a MA high school diploma will get you in the door. nt
MADem
Nov 2012
#17
You plainly don't know what it means--how many college students are under 18, hmmmmm?
MADem
Nov 2012
#28
Bullshit. All "emancipated" means is that a minor is able to enter into a contract.
MADem
Nov 2012
#40
You have shown me that facts mean nothing to you, and that you are unwilling to learn even when
MADem
Nov 2012
#51
States give residents lower tuition because their income and sales taxes help support the school
Orangepeel
Nov 2012
#20
Now see, I disagree with you-- you should have been given the in state rate, assuming
MADem
Nov 2012
#55
I'm a bit disgusted at your comments, frankly. You ARE "blaming the kids" if you don't realize that
MADem
Nov 2012
#87
You can sure tell that Massachusetts is a Democratic state by this. The wave of ALEC-inspired state
pampango
Nov 2012
#58
Good points. Conservatives don't want any move towards legalization because it removes
pampango
Nov 2012
#72