Despite lawmakers efforts to make changes, Indiana remains one of 10 states that has a state law specifically prohibiting undocumented students from paying in-state tuition at public universities and colleges.
Renee Contreras is an undocumented student born in Mexico, who graduated from an Indianapolis high school. When Contreras began looking at options for higher education, she struggled to figure out which institution was affordable.
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GARY â Keeping the Dream Alive, part of the Indiana University Northwest Office of Admissions Spring Forward series of virtual information sessions about college, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 9.
This special event will provide an opportunity for prospective undocumented and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students to learn more about the DACA program, the application process at IU Northwest, and how to apply for financial aid as an undocumented or DACA student.
Attendees will hear from Karina Garduño, the assistant director for Multicultural Programming at IUPUI. Garduño works in several areas within the IUPUI Multicultural Center and serves as the primary point of contact for DACA and undocumented students who attend IU campuses.