The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration commissioned a Migration Policy Institute-produced report, Immigrant-Origin Students in U.S. Higher Education, demonstrating that, in 2021, more than 5.6 million students, or 31% of all students enrolled in colleges and universities, were immigrants or the children of immigrants. The report’s findings reveal the growing proportion of first […]

How Many Undocumented Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They? (Updated August 2023) The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and American Immigration Council released an updated analysis of how many undocumented students are pursuing higher education in the United States: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many Students are in U.S. […]

Undocumented Students in Higher Education How Many Students are in U.S. Colleges and Universities, and Who Are They? (Updated August 2023) The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and American Immigration Council released an updated analysis of how many undocumented students are pursuing higher education in the United States: Undocumented Students in Higher Education: How Many […]

The Post-DACA Generation is Here (Updated May 2023) Nearly All of This Year’s 120,000 Undocumented High School Graduates Are Currently Ineligible for DACA A new report finds that an estimated 120,000 undocumented students will graduate from high school in 2023, with most of them not eligible for DACA. The new FWD.us report, published in May […]

Texas In-State Tuition: What You Need to Know In 2001, then-Governor Rick Perry signed the Texas Dream Act, House Bill (H.B.) 1403, which provides the state’s eligible undocumented students, including DACA recipients, with access to in-state tuition and state financial aid. Out-of-state tuition rates are typically three times higher than in-state rates, on average. Thanks […]

Report: Higher Education and Success for Undocumented Students Start with 9 Key Criteria A higher education is the key to social mobility and economic security in the U.S. However, many undocumented students and graduates face the dual barrier of ineligibility for college supports in addition to lack of employment opportunities due to their undocumented status. […]

Nestor Vazquez State: Texas TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I am a self-employed business consultant dedicated to delivering high-quality advertising solutions and research to help my clients make their business better. I take pride in helping clients find practical solutions that will help their businesses grow and thrive. I am bilingual in […]

Juan Piña Hernandez State: Texas TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I am currently an Operations Lead for H-E-B Grocery Company at the southern tip of Texas. My day to day involves developing Partners’ soft and hard skills while also innovating our operating procedures to create a better environment for our Partners and […]

Hector Robledo State: Texas TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I work as an Academic Support Associate for students at the University of North Texas at Dallas where I am also a graduate student. I administer exams, oversee new student data files, process academic holds, and serve as a campus liaison.” TELL US […]

Daniela Castillo Zapata State: Texas TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. “I’m a Registered Nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital and work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – caring for our sickest children. I graduated from the University of Houston with a dual degree in Science in Nursing and Psychology.” TELL US WHY […]