A proposed rule would require applicants to Florida’s public colleges to show proof of lawful presence before admission. It would also allow colleges to deny admission or enrollment over misconduct.
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would bar some immigrant students from being able to pay in-state college tuition rates. Critics warned the change could make college unaffordable for some of those students.
Alabama is one of only three states that bars undocumented students from public colleges, shutting many out of higher education. Advocates warn the state’s immigration restrictions are deepening fear and narrowing opportunities for thousands of teens.
The number of international students who entered the U.S. in August fell by 19% compared to last year. These schools are already announcing budget cuts.
President Trump’s Justice Department has launched legal challenges against laws in Texas, Kentucky and Minnesota that allow undocumented students to pay the tuition rate reserved for state residents. That price can often be half of what out-of-state students are responsible for.
