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Dreamers still face an uphill battle to be able to pay for college without access to in-state tuition.  (Photo Courtesy Michele Rudy)

Opinion: Progress on immigration reform but DREAMers face challenges applying to college

With the immigration debate in full swing, there seems to be an apparent light at the end of the tunnel for DREAMers. However, the student DREAMers who want to … Read More

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Texas teen receives Bill Gates scholarship

SINTON -- A Sinton High School student is one of a thousand students nationwide to receive a Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship that will help make his dream of … Read More

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Colorado lower tuition for undocumented immigrants gains support

DENVER - A proposal to give children originally brought to the U.S. Illegally in-state tuition rates is back, again, at the Colorado State Capitol. State … Read More

This 2008 photo provided by Stephen Lee shows him, right, having a meal with Afghans in Paktika province, Afghanistan.  (AP Photo/Stephen Lee)

Vets face confusion using GI bill at state schools

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- In choosing to serve her country in uniform, Hayleigh Lynn Perez knowingly accepted a nomadic life. Now the former Army sergeant says she … Read More

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California Dream Act now in effect, will benefit undocumented students

Students who were brought to the country illegally can apply for financial aid from the state's universities and colleges. One undocumented college graduate … Read More

The University of California at Berkeley just received the nation's largest scholarship for Dreamers.

Nation’s largest scholarship gift for undocumented students is announced

Life has just changed for "Dreamer" Uriel Rivera, who worked really hard and excelled in high school despite many sacrifices as the son of an undocumented … Read More

Ricardo Campos (in black jacket) and the rest of Casa de Maryland erupts in cheers as Maryland Dream Act gets approved (Photo/Courtesy Susana Flores)

For Maryland Latinos, Dream Act paves way to success

Veronica Saravia has always wanted to be a psychologist. Yet, for many years she planned to defer pursuing her dreams to work for three years after high school … Read More

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Opinion: Maryland still hopes for a DREAM Act

In Maryland, the “dream” is alive.  In November, residents will vote on the Maryland Dream Act, which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state … Read More

A sign with the words, " We have dreams too!", lays on a chair after a press conference to announce The American Dream Act March 12, 2007 at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Florida ruling for DREAMers and children of undocumented to receive in-state tuition

A Miami federal judge has ruled it unconstitutional for Florida colleges and universities to charge higher tuition for the dependent children of undocumented … Read More

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Op-Ed: If elected, Romney’s education policy will bring a better future for Hispanics

When it comes to improving our education system, President Obama talks a good game. But his record leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately, Hispanics know this … Read More