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In reply to the discussion: Immigrants to Pay Tuition at Rate Set for Residents [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)41. They've resided in the state most of their lives.
They've gone to school here, in clothing purchased in MA stores, eaten food purchased in MA groceries, worked summer jobs here, spent their allowances at the convenience store on the corner, lived in homes where their parents paid rent to a MA landlord, and as far as I'm concerned, they are residents of my state. Someone from Colorado is NOT a resident of my state.
The feds may have a problem with them, but the feds still have a problem with gay marriage--which is not yet the "law of the land," and legalizing pot--which is something Colorado did recently.
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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