{
 "_meta": {
  "source": "Higher Ed Immigration Portal (Presidents' Alliance) state pages + litigation tracker, state statutes, Inside Higher Ed / Texas Tribune coverage — researched per-state Jun 10, 2026",
  "source_url": "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/states/",
  "researched_on": "2026-06-10",
  "fields": "tuition: yes (statewide in-state tuition) | limited (some campuses or DACA-only) | no | banned (law bars in-state rates or enrollment). aid: state financial aid access. The DOJ litigation wave (2025-2026) makes this volatile — TX KY OK NE ended; MN won dismissal (on appeal); IL CA VA NJ pending."
 },
 "states": {
  "alabama": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "HB 56 (2011) bars undocumented students from enrolling in public colleges; some campuses admit DACA recipients",
   "law_es": "La HB 56 (2011) prohíbe a estudiantes indocumentados inscribirse en universidades públicas; algunos campus admiten a beneficiarios de DACA",
   "aid_en": "No state aid — HB 56 also bars it",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal — la HB 56 también la prohíbe",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/alabama/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "alaska": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No state policy; undocumented and DACA students pay nonresident rates",
   "law_es": "Sin política estatal; estudiantes indocumentados y con DACA pagan tarifas de no residente",
   "aid_en": "No state aid programs",
   "aid_es": "Sin programas de ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/alaska/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "arizona": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Proposition 308 (2022) — in-state tuition after 2+ years at an Arizona high school and in-state graduation, regardless of status",
   "law_es": "Proposición 308 (2022) — matrícula estatal tras 2+ años en una secundaria de Arizona y graduación en el estado, sin importar el estatus",
   "aid_en": "State-funded aid open regardless of status since Prop 308",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda con fondos estatales abierta sin importar estatus desde la Prop 308",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/arizona/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "arkansas": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "HB 1684 (2019) — in-state tuition for DACA recipients only (3+ years residency + in-state graduation); non-DACA undocumented excluded",
   "law_es": "HB 1684 (2019) — matrícula estatal solo para beneficiarios de DACA (3+ años de residencia + graduación en el estado); indocumentados sin DACA excluidos",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/arkansas/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "california": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "AB 540 (2001, expanded by SB 68) — in-state tuition after 3+ years at California schools",
   "law_es": "AB 540 (2001, ampliada por la SB 68) — matrícula estatal tras 3+ años en escuelas de California",
   "aid_en": "California Dream Act (2011): Cal Grants, fee waivers, institutional aid via the CA Dream Act Application",
   "aid_es": "California Dream Act (2011): becas Cal Grant, exención de cuotas y ayuda institucional vía la CA Dream Act Application",
   "note_en": "DOJ sued California in November 2025; the laws remain fully in effect while the case is pending",
   "note_es": "El DOJ demandó a California en noviembre de 2025; las leyes siguen plenamente vigentes mientras el caso está pendiente",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/california/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "colorado": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "ASSET law (2013, updated 2022) — in-state tuition after 1 year at a Colorado high school plus 12 months residency",
   "law_es": "Ley ASSET (2013, actualizada 2022) — matrícula estatal tras 1 año en una secundaria de Colorado más 12 meses de residencia",
   "aid_en": "HB19-1196 (2019) — state financial aid for ASSET-eligible students",
   "aid_es": "HB19-1196 (2019) — ayuda financiera estatal para estudiantes elegibles bajo ASSET",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/colorado/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "connecticut": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "HB 6844 (2015) — in-state tuition after 2+ years at a Connecticut high school with in-state graduation",
   "law_es": "HB 6844 (2015) — matrícula estatal tras 2+ años en una secundaria de Connecticut con graduación en el estado",
   "aid_en": "Public Act 18-2 (2018) — institutional aid at public colleges",
   "aid_es": "Public Act 18-2 (2018) — ayuda institucional en universidades públicas",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/connecticut/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "delaware": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "limited",
   "law_en": "No statewide law; University of Delaware and Delaware Tech extend in-state rates by institutional policy",
   "law_es": "Sin ley estatal; University of Delaware y Delaware Tech otorgan tarifas estatales por política institucional",
   "aid_en": "SEED scholarship at Delaware Tech covers up to full tuition (2+ years at a Delaware high school)",
   "aid_es": "La beca SEED en Delaware Tech cubre hasta la matrícula completa (2+ años en una secundaria de Delaware)",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/delaware/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "district-of-columbia": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Act 21-650 (2017) — resident tuition at UDC after 3 years at a DC high school",
   "law_es": "Act 21-650 (2017) — matrícula de residente en UDC tras 3 años en una secundaria de DC",
   "aid_en": "DC local financial aid under the same 2017 act",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda financiera local de DC bajo la misma ley de 2017",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/district-of-columbia/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "florida": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "SB 2-C (February 2025) REPEALED the 2014 out-of-state fee waiver — undocumented students pay out-of-state rates since July 1, 2025",
   "law_es": "La SB 2-C (febrero de 2025) DEROGÓ la exención de tarifa de no residente de 2014 — los estudiantes indocumentados pagan tarifas de no residente desde el 1 de julio de 2025",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "note_en": "About 6,500 students lost the waiver in 2025",
   "note_es": "Unos 6,500 estudiantes perdieron la exención en 2025",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/florida/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "georgia": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "SB 492 (2008) requires out-of-state tuition; Regents Policy 4.1.6 bars enrollment at selective campuses (UGA, Georgia Tech)",
   "law_es": "La SB 492 (2008) exige matrícula de no residente; la política 4.1.6 de los Regentes prohíbe inscribirse en campus selectivos (UGA, Georgia Tech)",
   "aid_en": "No state aid — barred by SB 492",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal — prohibida por la SB 492",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/georgia/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "hawaii": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "UH Regents Policy 6.209 — resident tuition after 12 months residency and 3 years at a US high school",
   "law_es": "Política 6.209 de los Regentes de UH — matrícula de residente tras 12 meses de residencia y 3 años en una secundaria de EE.UU.",
   "aid_en": "State aid for students meeting the same residency criteria",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal para estudiantes que cumplen los mismos criterios de residencia",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/hawaii/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "idaho": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "Lawful presence required (SB 1280, 2016); some campuses grant DACA recipients in-state rates; non-DACA undocumented excluded",
   "law_es": "Se exige presencia legal (SB 1280, 2016); algunos campus dan tarifa estatal a beneficiarios de DACA; indocumentados sin DACA excluidos",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/idaho/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "illinois": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Public Act 093-0007 (2003); SB 461 (2024) expands eligibility from July 1, 2026",
   "law_es": "Public Act 093-0007 (2003); la SB 461 (2024) amplía la elegibilidad desde el 1 de julio de 2026",
   "aid_en": "RISE Act (2019) — state aid including MAP grants",
   "aid_es": "Ley RISE (2019) — ayuda estatal incluyendo becas MAP",
   "note_en": "DOJ sued Illinois in September 2025; case under advisement after a May 2026 hearing — the law remains in effect",
   "note_es": "El DOJ demandó a Illinois en septiembre de 2025; el caso está en deliberación tras una audiencia de mayo de 2026 — la ley sigue vigente",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/illinois/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "indiana": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "HB 1402 (2011) bars in-state tuition for students not lawfully present; 2025-26 bills to change it failed",
   "law_es": "La HB 1402 (2011) prohíbe la matrícula estatal a estudiantes sin presencia legal; los proyectos de 2025-26 para cambiarla fracasaron",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/indiana/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "iowa": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No statewide law; some campuses (e.g., North Iowa Area CC) extend in-state rates; Regents guidelines may cover DACA",
   "law_es": "Sin ley estatal; algunos campus (p. ej., North Iowa Area CC) dan tarifa estatal; las guías de los Regentes pueden cubrir DACA",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/iowa/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "kansas": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "KSA 76-731a (2004) — in-state tuition with Kansas high school attendance plus affidavit",
   "law_es": "KSA 76-731a (2004) — matrícula estatal con asistencia a secundaria de Kansas más declaración jurada",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "note_en": "A 2026 repeal bill (SB 254) was vetoed in April 2026 and the override failed — the law survives, but watch this state",
   "note_es": "Un proyecto de derogación de 2026 (SB 254) fue vetado en abril de 2026 y la anulación del veto fracasó — la ley sobrevive, pero vigile este estado",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/kansas/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "kentucky": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "The 2015 in-state tuition regulation was RESCINDED by a DOJ consent judgment on March 31, 2026; an appeal is pending at the 6th Circuit",
   "law_es": "La regulación de matrícula estatal de 2015 fue RESCINDIDA por una sentencia acordada con el DOJ el 31 de marzo de 2026; hay una apelación pendiente en el 6.º Circuito",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/kentucky/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "louisiana": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No state policy; Act 419 (2025) requires agencies to report the immigration status of people receiving state services",
   "law_es": "Sin política estatal; la Ley 419 (2025) exige a las agencias reportar el estatus migratorio de quienes reciben servicios estatales",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/louisiana/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "maine": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No statewide law; University of Maine System policy can extend in-state rates to DACA and TPS holders",
   "law_es": "Sin ley estatal; la política del University of Maine System puede dar tarifa estatal a titulares de DACA y TPS",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/maine/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "maryland": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Maryland Dream Act (2011, expanded 2019) — in-state tuition statewide",
   "law_es": "Maryland Dream Act (2011, ampliada en 2019) — matrícula estatal en todo el estado",
   "aid_en": "State aid via the MSFAA application (2018-2019 laws)",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal vía la solicitud MSFAA (leyes de 2018-2019)",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/maryland/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "massachusetts": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Tuition Equity Law (2023) — in-state tuition for Massachusetts high school completers",
   "law_es": "Ley de Equidad de Matrícula (2023) — matrícula estatal para quienes completaron la secundaria en Massachusetts",
   "aid_en": "State aid under the 2023 law, with confidentiality protections added in 2024",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal bajo la ley de 2023, con protecciones de confidencialidad añadidas en 2024",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/massachusetts/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "michigan": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No statewide law; campus-by-campus tuition equity (e.g., University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan)",
   "law_es": "Sin ley estatal; equidad de matrícula campus por campus (p. ej., University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan)",
   "aid_en": "No state program; the private MI ECHO scholarship ended in 2025",
   "aid_es": "Sin programa estatal; la beca privada MI ECHO terminó en 2025",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/michigan/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "minnesota": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Minnesota Dream Act (2013) — in-state tuition statewide",
   "law_es": "Minnesota Dream Act (2013) — matrícula estatal en todo el estado",
   "aid_en": "Dream Act state aid plus the North Star Promise free-tuition program (2024)",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal del Dream Act más el programa de matrícula gratis North Star Promise (2024)",
   "note_en": "Minnesota WON the DOJ lawsuit in March 2026 (dismissed); DOJ has appealed — policies fully in effect",
   "note_es": "Minnesota GANÓ la demanda del DOJ en marzo de 2026 (desestimada); el DOJ apeló — las políticas siguen plenamente vigentes",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/minnesota/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "mississippi": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No policy on in-state tuition for undocumented students; no enrollment ban either",
   "law_es": "Sin política de matrícula estatal para estudiantes indocumentados; tampoco hay prohibición de inscripción",
   "aid_en": "State aid requires FAFSA, effectively excluding undocumented students",
   "aid_es": "La ayuda estatal exige FAFSA, lo que excluye en la práctica a estudiantes indocumentados",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/mississippi/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "missouri": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "Annual budget rider (since 2015) bars rates below international-student tuition for undocumented students, including DACA",
   "law_es": "Una cláusula presupuestaria anual (desde 2015) prohíbe tarifas menores a la de estudiante internacional para indocumentados, incluido DACA",
   "aid_en": "State aid barred (2009 law); A+ Scholarship excluded (2015)",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal prohibida (ley de 2009); beca A+ excluida (2015)",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/missouri/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "montana": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No state policy; Regents residency policy does not clearly cover undocumented students",
   "law_es": "Sin política estatal; la política de residencia de los Regentes no cubre claramente a estudiantes indocumentados",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/montana/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "nebraska": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "LB 239 (2006) was struck down on June 3, 2026 — a federal court (U.S. District Court, D. Neb.) ruled it preempted by federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1623); in-state tuition for undocumented students ended immediately",
   "law_es": "La LB 239 (2006) fue anulada el 3 de junio de 2026 — un tribunal federal de distrito (Distrito de Nebraska) la declaró desplazada por la ley federal (8 U.S.C. § 1623); la matrícula estatal para estudiantes indocumentados terminó de inmediato",
   "aid_en": "The same June 3, 2026 ruling revoked Nebraska Opportunity Grant and ACE Scholarship eligibility",
   "aid_es": "La misma sentencia del 3 de junio de 2026 revocó la elegibilidad para la Nebraska Opportunity Grant y la beca ACE",
   "sources": [
    "https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/federal-judge-strikes-down-decades-old-nebraska-law-allowing-undocumented-students-to-access-in-state-tuition/",
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/nebraska/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "nevada": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "SB 347 (2021) — in-state tuition for Nevada high school graduates regardless of status",
   "law_es": "SB 347 (2021) — matrícula estatal para graduados de secundaria de Nevada sin importar el estatus",
   "aid_en": "Millennium Scholarship, Silver State Opportunity Grant, and Nevada Promise open under SB 347",
   "aid_es": "Millennium Scholarship, Silver State Opportunity Grant y Nevada Promise abiertas bajo la SB 347",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/nevada/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "new-hampshire": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "HB 1383 (2012) requires a legal-status affidavit, barring undocumented students including DACA from in-state tuition",
   "law_es": "La HB 1383 (2012) exige una declaración jurada de estatus legal, excluyendo de la matrícula estatal a indocumentados incluido DACA",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/new-hampshire/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "new-jersey": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Tuition Equality Act (2013) — in-state tuition statewide",
   "law_es": "Tuition Equality Act (2013) — matrícula estatal en todo el estado",
   "aid_en": "State aid via the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application (2018)",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal vía la NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application (2018)",
   "note_en": "DOJ sued New Jersey in April 2026; both laws remain in effect while the case is pending",
   "note_es": "El DOJ demandó a Nueva Jersey en abril de 2026; ambas leyes siguen vigentes mientras el caso está pendiente",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/new-jersey/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "new-mexico": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "SB 582 (2005) — in-state tuition after 1 year at and graduation from a New Mexico high school",
   "law_es": "SB 582 (2005) — matrícula estatal tras 1 año y graduación en una secundaria de Nuevo México",
   "aid_en": "State aid plus the Opportunity Scholarship (2022) covering tuition at public institutions",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal más la Opportunity Scholarship (2022) que cubre la matrícula en instituciones públicas",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/new-mexico/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "new-york": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "2002 law — in-state tuition for NY high school graduates (apply within 5 years, affidavit)",
   "law_es": "Ley de 2002 — matrícula estatal para graduados de secundaria de NY (solicitar dentro de 5 años, declaración jurada)",
   "aid_en": "NYS DREAM Act (2019) — state aid including TAP grants",
   "aid_es": "NYS DREAM Act (2019) — ayuda estatal incluyendo becas TAP",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/new-york/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "north-carolina": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "UNC System policy (2004) requires out-of-state tuition for undocumented students including DACA; a 2025 equity bill was not enacted",
   "law_es": "La política del sistema UNC (2004) exige matrícula de no residente a indocumentados incluido DACA; un proyecto de equidad de 2025 no fue aprobado",
   "aid_en": "No state grants or loans",
   "aid_es": "Sin becas ni préstamos estatales",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/north-carolina/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "north-dakota": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No state policy; legal residency required for resident rates",
   "law_es": "Sin política estatal; se exige residencia legal para tarifas de residente",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/north-dakota/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "ohio": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "Statute bars undocumented students, but a 2013 ruling grants DACA recipients in-state tuition with residency",
   "law_es": "La ley excluye a indocumentados, pero una decisión de 2013 da matrícula estatal a beneficiarios de DACA con residencia",
   "aid_en": "No state aid, including for DACA",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal, incluso para DACA",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/ohio/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "oklahoma": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "HB 1804 access ENDED by federal court order on August 29, 2025 after a DOJ lawsuit — lawful presence now required",
   "law_es": "El acceso bajo la HB 1804 TERMINÓ por orden judicial federal el 29 de agosto de 2025 tras una demanda del DOJ — ahora se exige presencia legal",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/oklahoma/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "oregon": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "Tuition equity law (2013); expanded to asylum seekers in 2025",
   "law_es": "Ley de equidad de matrícula (2013); ampliada a solicitantes de asilo en 2025",
   "aid_en": "State aid and grants (2015 law) for tuition-equity students",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda y becas estatales (ley de 2015) para estudiantes bajo equidad de matrícula",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/oregon/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "pennsylvania": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No statewide policy; Penn State ended its earlier practice of extending in-state rates",
   "law_es": "Sin política estatal; Penn State terminó su práctica anterior de dar tarifas estatales",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/pennsylvania/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "puerto-rico": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No territory-wide policy; the University of Puerto Rico applies its own residency rules",
   "law_es": "Sin política a nivel del territorio; la Universidad de Puerto Rico aplica sus propias reglas de residencia",
   "aid_en": "No territory aid policy documented",
   "aid_es": "Sin política de ayuda del territorio documentada",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/puerto-rico/"
   ],
   "confidence": "secondary-source-only"
  },
  "rhode-island": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "2011 Board policy, codified by the RI Student Success Act (2021) — in-state tuition regardless of status",
   "law_es": "Política de la Junta de 2011, codificada por la RI Student Success Act (2021) — matrícula estatal sin importar el estatus",
   "aid_en": "Some state aid via the RI Student Success Initiative; RI Promise at CCRI",
   "aid_es": "Algo de ayuda estatal vía la RI Student Success Initiative; RI Promise en CCRI",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/rhode-island/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "south-carolina": {
   "tuition": "banned",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "2008 law BARS undocumented students from enrolling at public colleges entirely; DACA recipients may enroll at out-of-state rates",
   "law_es": "Una ley de 2008 PROHÍBE por completo a indocumentados inscribirse en universidades públicas; beneficiarios de DACA pueden inscribirse con tarifa de no residente",
   "aid_en": "All state aid barred (2007 law)",
   "aid_es": "Toda ayuda estatal prohibida (ley de 2007)",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/south-carolina/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "south-dakota": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No state law or Regents policy extends in-state tuition",
   "law_es": "Ninguna ley estatal ni política de los Regentes extiende la matrícula estatal",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/south-dakota/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "tennessee": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "2012 law requires lawful presence for in-state rates; DACA recipients excluded",
   "law_es": "Una ley de 2012 exige presencia legal para tarifas estatales; beneficiarios de DACA excluidos",
   "aid_en": "No state aid (HOPE and other programs barred)",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal (HOPE y otros programas prohibidos)",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/tennessee/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "texas": {
   "tuition": "limited",
   "aid": "limited",
   "law_en": "The Texas Dream Act (2001) was VOIDED on June 4, 2025 by a DOJ consent judgment; per state filings only DACA recipients retain in-state eligibility, and campuses apply the order inconsistently",
   "law_es": "La Texas Dream Act (2001) fue ANULADA el 4 de junio de 2025 por una sentencia acordada con el DOJ; según el estado solo los beneficiarios de DACA conservan elegibilidad, y los campus aplican la orden de forma desigual",
   "aid_en": "TASFA-based state aid ended for undocumented students in June 2025; DACA recipients nominally retain eligibility",
   "aid_es": "La ayuda estatal vía TASFA terminó para indocumentados en junio de 2025; beneficiarios de DACA nominalmente conservan elegibilidad",
   "note_en": "Rulemaking is still in flux — confirm directly with your college's registrar before paying tuition",
   "note_es": "La reglamentación sigue cambiando — confirme directamente con el registrador de su universidad antes de pagar matrícula",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/texas/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "utah": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "limited",
   "law_en": "HB 144 (2002) — in-state tuition after 3 years at a Utah high school plus affidavit; 2026 repeal attempts failed",
   "law_es": "HB 144 (2002) — matrícula estatal tras 3 años en una secundaria de Utah más declaración jurada; los intentos de derogación de 2026 fracasaron",
   "aid_en": "No state grants, but privately funded scholarships administered by public institutions are open regardless of status (2015 law)",
   "aid_es": "Sin becas estatales, pero las becas con fondos privados administradas por instituciones públicas están abiertas sin importar estatus (ley de 2015)",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/utah/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "vermont": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "S.191 (2024) — in-state tuition for all Vermont residents regardless of immigration status",
   "law_es": "S.191 (2024) — matrícula estatal para todos los residentes de Vermont sin importar el estatus migratorio",
   "aid_en": "Need-based state aid under the same 2024 law",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal por necesidad bajo la misma ley de 2024",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/vermont/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "virginia": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "HB 1547 (2020) — in-state tuition after 2 years at a Virginia high school plus Virginia tax filings",
   "law_es": "HB 1547 (2020) — matrícula estatal tras 2 años en una secundaria de Virginia más declaraciones de impuestos en Virginia",
   "aid_en": "State aid via the VASA application (2021 laws)",
   "aid_es": "Ayuda estatal vía la solicitud VASA (leyes de 2021)",
   "note_en": "DOJ sued in December 2025; a motion to nullify the law was DENIED in February 2026 and Virginia now defends it — the law remains in effect",
   "note_es": "El DOJ demandó en diciembre de 2025; una moción para anular la ley fue DENEGADA en febrero de 2026 y Virginia ahora la defiende — la ley sigue vigente",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/virginia/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "washington": {
   "tuition": "yes",
   "aid": "yes",
   "law_en": "HB 1079 (2003) — in-state tuition after Washington high school completion and 3 years residency",
   "law_es": "HB 1079 (2003) — matrícula estatal tras completar la secundaria en Washington y 3 años de residencia",
   "aid_en": "Real Hope Act (2014): Washington College Grant and other aid via the WASFA application; state loans since 2020",
   "aid_es": "Real Hope Act (2014): Washington College Grant y otras ayudas vía la solicitud WASFA; préstamos estatales desde 2020",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/washington/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "west-virginia": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No law or policy extends in-state tuition (refugee/asylee residency exception only)",
   "law_es": "Ninguna ley o política extiende la matrícula estatal (solo excepción de residencia para refugiados/asilados)",
   "aid_en": "No state aid",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/west-virginia/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "wisconsin": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "The 2009 in-state tuition access was repealed in 2011; nonresident rates apply",
   "law_es": "El acceso a matrícula estatal de 2009 fue derogado en 2011; aplican tarifas de no residente",
   "aid_en": "No state aid; a 2026 law opened professional licenses to DACA but did not touch tuition",
   "aid_es": "Sin ayuda estatal; una ley de 2026 abrió licencias profesionales a DACA pero no tocó la matrícula",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/wisconsin/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  },
  "wyoming": {
   "tuition": "no",
   "aid": "no",
   "law_en": "No known state policy; nonresident rates apply by default",
   "law_es": "Sin política estatal conocida; aplican tarifas de no residente por defecto",
   "aid_en": "No state aid programs documented",
   "aid_es": "Sin programas de ayuda estatal documentados",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/state/wyoming/"
   ],
   "confidence": "verified"
  }
 },
 "summary": {
  "jurisdictions": 52,
  "in_state_tuition": 21,
  "in_state_tuition_states": [
   "arizona",
   "california",
   "colorado",
   "connecticut",
   "district-of-columbia",
   "hawaii",
   "illinois",
   "kansas",
   "maryland",
   "massachusetts",
   "minnesota",
   "nevada",
   "new-jersey",
   "new-mexico",
   "new-york",
   "oregon",
   "rhode-island",
   "utah",
   "vermont",
   "virginia",
   "washington"
  ],
  "comprehensive_access": 19,
  "comprehensive_access_states": [
   "arizona",
   "california",
   "colorado",
   "connecticut",
   "district-of-columbia",
   "hawaii",
   "illinois",
   "maryland",
   "massachusetts",
   "minnesota",
   "nevada",
   "new-jersey",
   "new-mexico",
   "new-york",
   "oregon",
   "rhode-island",
   "vermont",
   "virginia",
   "washington"
  ],
  "limited": 8,
  "limited_states": [
   "arkansas",
   "delaware",
   "idaho",
   "iowa",
   "maine",
   "michigan",
   "ohio",
   "texas"
  ],
  "no_policy": 16,
  "no_policy_states": [
   "alaska",
   "florida",
   "kentucky",
   "louisiana",
   "mississippi",
   "montana",
   "nebraska",
   "north-dakota",
   "oklahoma",
   "pennsylvania",
   "puerto-rico",
   "south-dakota",
   "tennessee",
   "west-virginia",
   "wisconsin",
   "wyoming"
  ],
  "banned": 7,
  "banned_states": [
   "alabama",
   "georgia",
   "indiana",
   "missouri",
   "new-hampshire",
   "north-carolina",
   "south-carolina"
  ],
  "no_access_total": 23,
  "ended_access": [
   {
    "state": "florida",
    "name_en": "Florida",
    "name_es": "Florida",
    "date": "2025-07-01",
    "mechanism": "statute",
    "detail_en": "SB 2-C repealed the 2014 out-of-state fee waiver; effective July 1, 2025",
    "detail_es": "La SB 2-C derogó la exención de tarifa de no residente de 2014; vigente desde el 1 de julio de 2025"
   },
   {
    "state": "texas",
    "name_en": "Texas",
    "name_es": "Texas",
    "date": "2025-06-04",
    "mechanism": "court",
    "detail_en": "The Texas Dream Act (2001) was voided by a DOJ consent judgment",
    "detail_es": "La Texas Dream Act (2001) fue anulada por una sentencia por consentimiento del DOJ"
   },
   {
    "state": "oklahoma",
    "name_en": "Oklahoma",
    "name_es": "Oklahoma",
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "mechanism": "court",
    "detail_en": "HB 1804 access ended by federal court order after a DOJ lawsuit; lawful presence now required",
    "detail_es": "El acceso bajo la HB 1804 terminó por orden de un tribunal federal tras una demanda del DOJ; ahora se exige presencia legal"
   },
   {
    "state": "kentucky",
    "name_en": "Kentucky",
    "name_es": "Kentucky",
    "date": "2026-03-31",
    "mechanism": "court",
    "detail_en": "The 2015 in-state tuition regulation was rescinded by a DOJ consent judgment; an appeal is pending at the 6th Circuit",
    "detail_es": "La regulación de matrícula estatal de 2015 fue rescindida por una sentencia por consentimiento del DOJ; hay una apelación pendiente en el 6.º Circuito"
   },
   {
    "state": "nebraska",
    "name_en": "Nebraska",
    "name_es": "Nebraska",
    "date": "2026-06-03",
    "mechanism": "court",
    "detail_en": "LB 239 (2006) struck down as preempted by 8 U.S.C. 1623 (U.S. District Court, D. Neb.)",
    "detail_es": "La LB 239 (2006) fue anulada por estar preempted por 8 U.S.C. 1623 (Tribunal de Distrito de EE. UU., D. Neb.)"
   }
  ],
  "ended_access_count": 5,
  "ended_by_court": 4,
  "ended_by_statute": 1,
  "ended_first_date": "2025-06-04",
  "ended_last_date": "2026-06-03",
  "state_names": {
   "alabama": {
    "en": "Alabama",
    "es": "Alabama"
   },
   "alaska": {
    "en": "Alaska",
    "es": "Alaska"
   },
   "arizona": {
    "en": "Arizona",
    "es": "Arizona"
   },
   "arkansas": {
    "en": "Arkansas",
    "es": "Arkansas"
   },
   "california": {
    "en": "California",
    "es": "California"
   },
   "colorado": {
    "en": "Colorado",
    "es": "Colorado"
   },
   "connecticut": {
    "en": "Connecticut",
    "es": "Connecticut"
   },
   "delaware": {
    "en": "Delaware",
    "es": "Delaware"
   },
   "district-of-columbia": {
    "en": "District of Columbia",
    "es": "Distrito de Columbia"
   },
   "florida": {
    "en": "Florida",
    "es": "Florida"
   },
   "georgia": {
    "en": "Georgia",
    "es": "Georgia"
   },
   "hawaii": {
    "en": "Hawaii",
    "es": "Hawái"
   },
   "idaho": {
    "en": "Idaho",
    "es": "Idaho"
   },
   "illinois": {
    "en": "Illinois",
    "es": "Illinois"
   },
   "indiana": {
    "en": "Indiana",
    "es": "Indiana"
   },
   "iowa": {
    "en": "Iowa",
    "es": "Iowa"
   },
   "kansas": {
    "en": "Kansas",
    "es": "Kansas"
   },
   "kentucky": {
    "en": "Kentucky",
    "es": "Kentucky"
   },
   "louisiana": {
    "en": "Louisiana",
    "es": "Luisiana"
   },
   "maine": {
    "en": "Maine",
    "es": "Maine"
   },
   "maryland": {
    "en": "Maryland",
    "es": "Maryland"
   },
   "massachusetts": {
    "en": "Massachusetts",
    "es": "Massachusetts"
   },
   "michigan": {
    "en": "Michigan",
    "es": "Míchigan"
   },
   "minnesota": {
    "en": "Minnesota",
    "es": "Minnesota"
   },
   "mississippi": {
    "en": "Mississippi",
    "es": "Misisipi"
   },
   "missouri": {
    "en": "Missouri",
    "es": "Misuri"
   },
   "montana": {
    "en": "Montana",
    "es": "Montana"
   },
   "nebraska": {
    "en": "Nebraska",
    "es": "Nebraska"
   },
   "nevada": {
    "en": "Nevada",
    "es": "Nevada"
   },
   "new-hampshire": {
    "en": "New Hampshire",
    "es": "Nuevo Hampshire"
   },
   "new-jersey": {
    "en": "New Jersey",
    "es": "Nueva Jersey"
   },
   "new-mexico": {
    "en": "New Mexico",
    "es": "Nuevo México"
   },
   "new-york": {
    "en": "New York",
    "es": "Nueva York"
   },
   "north-carolina": {
    "en": "North Carolina",
    "es": "Carolina del Norte"
   },
   "north-dakota": {
    "en": "North Dakota",
    "es": "Dakota del Norte"
   },
   "ohio": {
    "en": "Ohio",
    "es": "Ohio"
   },
   "oklahoma": {
    "en": "Oklahoma",
    "es": "Oklahoma"
   },
   "oregon": {
    "en": "Oregon",
    "es": "Oregón"
   },
   "pennsylvania": {
    "en": "Pennsylvania",
    "es": "Pensilvania"
   },
   "puerto-rico": {
    "en": "Puerto Rico",
    "es": "Puerto Rico"
   },
   "rhode-island": {
    "en": "Rhode Island",
    "es": "Rhode Island"
   },
   "south-carolina": {
    "en": "South Carolina",
    "es": "Carolina del Sur"
   },
   "south-dakota": {
    "en": "South Dakota",
    "es": "Dakota del Sur"
   },
   "tennessee": {
    "en": "Tennessee",
    "es": "Tennessee"
   },
   "texas": {
    "en": "Texas",
    "es": "Texas"
   },
   "utah": {
    "en": "Utah",
    "es": "Utah"
   },
   "vermont": {
    "en": "Vermont",
    "es": "Vermont"
   },
   "virginia": {
    "en": "Virginia",
    "es": "Virginia"
   },
   "washington": {
    "en": "Washington",
    "es": "Washington"
   },
   "west-virginia": {
    "en": "West Virginia",
    "es": "Virginia Occidental"
   },
   "wisconsin": {
    "en": "Wisconsin",
    "es": "Wisconsin"
   },
   "wyoming": {
    "en": "Wyoming",
    "es": "Wyoming"
   }
  },
  "computed_on": "2026-07-22"
 }
}