Former Gov. Doyle knew that children of parents who came here illegally grew up as American as any kid, but weren’t citizens through no fault of their own. If they excelled academically, they were given the gift of in-state tuition for college.
But under one party Republican rule, with an anti-minority agenda, these kids can kiss their opportunity to be like their friends, good-bye.
jsonline: The 17-year-old Racine senior knew he crossed over from Mexico to America when he was about 5 ... But it took him until junior high to understand that he is an illegal immigrant. It's a status that will soon likely mean a difference of about $7,500 per year in tuition and likely the end of his dream of attending a university.
Gov. Scott Walker (is) repeal(ing) a part of former Gov. Jim Doyle's last budget that gave in-state tuition at state universities and technical colleges to illegal immigrants who graduate from Wisconsin high schools. That proposal would mean Christian would need to pay out-of-state tuition, or $14,196 per year.
"I just couldn't do it," said Christian, who had planned to go to Parkside for English literature.
But state Rep. Robin Vos said it's a financial decision. For every student who receives in-state tuition there is a subsidy, he said.
"I wish them the very best," Vos said.
Poof! They’re gone.
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