Thank you for sharing a very informative post and personal stories, Christina. I totally agree that being an undocumented student in the US is pretty tough since you don’t get the many benefits as other US students do, but luckily you are still able to find some grants and scholarships that will cover the tuition. Besides, it’s always possible to get a descent part-time job and cover some expenses. As for me, I was an international student studying at the State Fresno University in California and I had to pay a lot of money for my education. And I found a job online as a college paper writer working for one writing company based in the US. I was able to earn enough money to pay for my tuition and finally got my diploma. I’m happy to see that the situation is changing for the best and more and more states are passing laws that allow qualified undocumented students to receive state financial aid.
It’s deeply tied to dignity, opportunity, and long-term social impact. Removing barriers for undocumented students not only benefits individuals but also strengthens communities by allowing more people to contribute their skills and perspectives. It also raises an important point about how policy and institutional support can shape more inclusive education systems. I’d be interested to see more examples of programs that have successfully implemented these changes and the outcomes they’ve achieved.
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BY gildardo mota
ON May 18, 2016 01:45 PM
Great job, you are both a heros.
BY Andrea Collins
ON July 14, 2016 11:54 AM
Thank you for sharing a very informative post and personal stories, Christina. I totally agree that being an undocumented student in the US is pretty tough since you don’t get the many benefits as other US students do, but luckily you are still able to find some grants and scholarships that will cover the tuition. Besides, it’s always possible to get a descent part-time job and cover some expenses. As for me, I was an international student studying at the State Fresno University in California and I had to pay a lot of money for my education. And I found a job online as a college paper writer working for one writing company based in the US. I was able to earn enough money to pay for my tuition and finally got my diploma. I’m happy to see that the situation is changing for the best and more and more states are passing laws that allow qualified undocumented students to receive state financial aid.
BY Hasan Bella21
ON March 17, 2026 03:31 AM
It’s deeply tied to dignity, opportunity, and long-term social impact. Removing barriers for undocumented students not only benefits individuals but also strengthens communities by allowing more people to contribute their skills and perspectives. It also raises an important point about how policy and institutional support can shape more inclusive education systems. I’d be interested to see more examples of programs that have successfully implemented these changes and the outcomes they’ve achieved.