Rally and Press Conference for the NY DREAM Act

This is the year for New York State to support higher education for all immigrant students. For years our federal government has failed to take leadership and pass the DREAM Act. Last year the New York DREAM Act was introduced. This legislation would benefit undocumented students who meet its rigorous requirements.  Across the country there are over 2 million undocumented students who, due to their immigration status, cannot fully contribute to this country that they call home. New York State is home to over 200,000 or 10% of undocumented students who would be eligible for the DREAM Act. Join us to demand action from our state government to pass the New York DREAM Act this year!

WHAT: Join us for a Rally and Press Conference for the New York DREAM Act

WHO: Long Island Immigrant Students Association, Student Organization of Latinos and community leaders

WHEN: Thursday, February 16Th, 2012. From 11:30AM - 12:30PM

WHERE: Outside Nassau County Community College (Union Building)

COME AND SUPPORT IMMIGRANT STUDENTS!

Note: LIISA is also mobilizing people to go to Albany to lobby for the NY DREAM Act,

                                                             March 14Th, 2012.

For more information, contact Osman Canales: 631-888-4300   smn_canales@yahoo.com.

NYS IN-STATE TUITION

Most of state require for an undocumented student to pay double tuition. New York is one of near 13 states that have passed a law in favor of undocumented students, that provides them the benefit of paying In-State tuition. In most states undocumented students pay almost double tuition.

There are no federal laws that prohibits admitting undocumented students in universities however school policies on admitting undocumented students are different for each school.  Most private schools will not accept applications from students without a social security number.

SUNY and CUNY schools of New York State- students do not need a social security number. Immigrant students regardless of immigration status can attend and get In-state tuition fees if they meet the NY In-State tuition requirements.

LONG ISLAND: Suffolk County Community College, Nassau County Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and all other SUNY Colleges, you do not need a Social Security number to apply and get In-State Tuition fee.

New York In-State Tuition Requirements

-Attended New York State high school for two or more years and applied to a CUNY or CUNY within five year of receiving your New York State Diploma.

-Or Receiving a GED (Graduate Equivalency Diploma) For a GED from an approved New York State Program and applied to a CUNY or CUNY within five years of receiving your GED.

Important: Ask your college admissions office to check on the in -State Tuition process. Some colleges might ask to fill out a Residency and to sign an affidavit. If you are require to do it, make sure you fill it out, get it sign by a Notary and return it to college admissions office. If you meet any of these requirements make sure you are not getting charge as an international student which means you will be paying double tuition.