At least 10 undocumented immigrant students living in Colorado will get to attend classes at the U. of New Mexico this fall, with many not having to pay for tuition or books. A new Colorado law prohibits state colleges from providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, but New Mexico is barred from denying education benefits based on immigration status. A Colorado high school counselor found a way for her students to receive in-state tuition, plus scholarships to cover it. A full year of tuition at UNM costs $4,570.80. A scholarship available to undocumented students covers $5,000 of their tuition and book expenses.
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