Argumentative Essay On Higher Education

As they go through their college years, undocumented students face the burdens of not having the financial aid and the legal stability required for success. The support provided to undocumented college students comes from their peers because they can count of each other and relate to each other. The social networks undocumented students create with trusted peers and staff are a fundamental part to help them get through the difficult times that impact their college success. One way for undocumented students to find support is through college organizations where students can feel safe (Hallett, 2013). Undocumented students can gain resources and information about topics like immigration laws and financial opportunities in their campus and at the same time be able to connect with more students and college staff. The Dream Project is one of the safe spaces “Dreamers” can count on at California State University,

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” That statement holds strong for immigrants in America. Equal access to opportunities allows immigrants to achieve the American dream. Their success correlates with America’s success because of the contributions immigrants provide to America. Unfortunately, the current immigration policy in America denies many immigrants the American dream. It is crucial to understand the historical context of immigration in America. Initially, most immigrants were from Europe and were not restricted by any immigration laws. Now, most immigrants come from Latin America but are restricted to severe immigration laws. The Latino/a community is one of the most

Undocumented students are becoming a growing outrage in the United States. It has been a constant battle amongst the students, the schools, and the Government. According to collegeboard.com, statistics shows that 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools each year (collegeboard.com).After graduating high school they face legal and financial barriers to higher education. This paper will address the importance of this growing outrage and discuss the following that corresponds to it.

Undocumented immigrants make up a good percentage of the workforce, although they have a high rate they earn half the average California income. Throughout chapter 2, Gonzales analyzes two different groups, one is the early exiters, and the others are college-goers. Early exiters are those individuals who were not able to complete school, and the college-goers were those who went to college. He began to follow these two groups and studied every aspect of them from personal and social being to how their legal status affected them. School experiences help to shape people’s lives and determines what their future will look. The school experience differs for both early exiters and college-goers, a vast amount of college-goers attended a community college or university earning a degree other than high school diploma. On the other hand, the early exiters is lower due to having to work to keep up with paying expenses and having to take care of their families.

Many immigrants come to America in hope for a better life for themselves and their children, but sometimes they leave without experiencing the great opportunities they were promised. Lately, people are struggling to make ends meet and thinking that they made a great mistake coming to this country. People from all over have been questioning whether the “American Dream” is actually attainable now and in the future. Barack Obama, our 44th President, spoke on this briefly when he addressed his keynote at the Democratic National Convention before his presidency. He mentioned a young woman who had struggled with money when he said, “the young woman in East St. Louis, and the thousands more like her, who have the grades, have the drive, have the will, but doesn’t have the money to go to college. (Obama,7)”. In this keynote, he was addressing many of the problems that people had that the government was not resolving. He addressed this issue because it is very serious,

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is a controversial initiative in the United States that grants minor immigrants residency in the country and ensures that their educational needs are met. While the act has claimed to be beneficial to a certain portion of the population, it is widely argued that the program’s cost-effectiveness and societal effects have been unproven since its inception, and therefore; an alternative program is needed to fulfill the gap.

A social policy that was discussed in the capstone project is the Dream Act. Higher education is a right in which every one should obtain. However, in the United States some politicians and appointed officials believe that the right to higher education should be given to only legal citizens. The Dream Act is the first legislative that was introduced to give the undocumented individuals a way through citizenship. Dream stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. The Act is a legislation prepared by both the Democrats and Republicans that would allow marginalized students who grew up in the United States a chance to provide to this country by serving in the U.S armed forces or pursuing a higher education. This Act applies to those brought to the U.S as minors by their parents and who know no other home. It is stated by politicians that this Act is good for the U.S economy, security, and for the entire nation. That’s why the DREAM Act has long appreciated bipartisan support. It’s restricted, directed legislation that will allow only the best and brightest young people to earn their legal status after a difficult and lengthy process (the white house, 2010).

The Immigrant Children's Educational Advancement and Dropout Prevention Act (DREAM Act) was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez. The DREAM Act was made to help undocumented immigrant students apply for permanent residency and legal citizenship. The DREAM Act intended to provide an opportunity to immigrant children who were brought to the United States at a young age to adjust their status to lawful permanent residency and become United States citizens. The Act also gave flexibility to each state to provide instate tuition to all children residing in the state, including to undocumented alien children. New versions

However, lack of in-state residency and tuition rates for American students contravenes the above reality. The implication is that if college is within reach, students will be encouraged to excel at their high school levels. American families as well will be encouraged to work and make any sacrifices that would see their children attend and graduate from college. However, this can’t be the case if in-state tuition rates are only accessible to the undocumented students. The impact it poses is students’ under-performance in high school and higher drop out cases. Students are not motivated with the absence of educational opportunities that they believe are their ‘own rights.’ By not providing in-state residency and tuition for American students, and subjecting them to expensive out-of-state residency and tuition costs, the state is only creating a class of high school dropouts that becomes part of a permanent underclass in society, with the additional stress of social costs (Ryan 125). The state laws and the Institution Acts should therefore be revised to abolish or limit the granting of residency to the undocumented students and their access to tuition rates, all at the expense of American students.

This article analyzes the different effects the California Assembly Bill 540 has had on undocumented students. The study is done through a longitudinal study that interviews students before, soon after, and four years after the passage of the law. Through these finding it shows how the AB 540 bill benefits undocumented students and has made it socially acceptable for them to identify. In my paper I will use this source to explain what the bill does for undocumented students and how they benefit from the bill. I will support my argument by using this quote: “The law grants undocumented immigrant students an exemption from out-of-state tuition, thereby making some forms of higher education more accessible.” I will also use the topic of enactment

The Obama administration in 2012 decided to launch the Deferred Act for young children arrival, which gave them temporary access of independence. The Migration Policy Institute states, “in 2014, it announced a new deferred action program for parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents” (n.d., para.1). The socioeconomic factors that lead to this legislation has a strong impact on this Act. There are exactly 11 million unauthorized immigrants living in the United States waiting to become authorized so that they can start a bright future walking the path of success and continuing their own milestones. Gilma Celis believes that “the social and economic benefits of the implementation of the Dream Act would be beneficial to society” (2012, para.1). Many citizens who are from the United State do not understand that this Act is here to help illegals. It offers citizenship to the illegal immigrants who strive for a better life. “Immigrants up to age 35 who arrived in the United States before age 16 provided they complete two years of college” (Camarota, 2010, para. 1). Those that are given these benefits will receive in state tuition. Steven Camarota explains, “given the low income of illegal immigrants, most can be expected to attend state schools, with a cost to taxpayers in the billions of dollars” (2010, para.1). What led to this legislation is the simple fact that illegal immigrants are dreamers who believe

For many people today, living the American dream is as simple as waking up. Many young adults do not have to worry about deportation from the only country they have known as home. Nonetheless, 7.6% of the population in North Carolina’s school system is the sons or daughters of illegal immigrants and lack a legal status (Strauss). With the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) many of those young adults will be able to become American citizens. By passing the DREAM Act, this will allow for many of those young adults to attend a university, earn a taxable living, and purchase a home.

Affordable higher education has been a focal point of discussion across the United States in recent years. Last April, Governor Andrew Cuomo spearheaded the implementation of the New York State scholarship program Excelsior. The program is designed to increase the access and ability of NY's low-income students to obtain a college education. Scholarship applicants must have an annual household income less than $100,000 as of their 2017 fall semester to qualify for a tuition free education. This level of household income will increase to $110,000 in Fall of 2018 and to $125,000 in 2019. Last year 22,000 students were awarded the scholarship.

Since the Dream Act came about, Andrea saw a distinct difference in student behavior, confidence, and most of all, motivation. They now had Andrea a purpose and a goal, and that was to become productive member of our society and have families of their own that they can support. The students were trying harder in school and they are graduating. Andrea said, “Most importantly, they feel like they

Many Americans show patriotism and deem American as the greatest country, but are the facts in America’s favor? American has always been known worldwide as a superpower, however is American that glorious in every category? We are known for our many achievements throughout history, but through the 241 years we have been a country not once were we praised for our education system. America has struggled in the past because many students dropped out to work and help provide for their family, and the lack of urgency to learn. However, our education is still a major problem, and today we have no excuse. American students struggle and are average or below average in many tests compared to other countries. The education system in America is doing more harm than good and is putting America and our posterity at risk.