Phoenix, AZ - On May 5th, 2021, the Arizona House of Representatives moved forward with SCR1044 (32-29 vote count). SCR1044 will provide in-state tuition to all students who graduate from a high school in Arizona, regardless of immigration status.
Read MoreEducatedAF is a campaign demanding access to in-state tuition for all Arizona high school graduates, regardless of immigration status.
Read More“It almost felt as if my entire life had been leading up to this. As if everything I had ever worked for was now being brought to light. People talk about taking action, about speaking up in the face of injustice. So many promises, so many broken promises. But on January 23rd, 300 of us stood up in the midst of confusion and frustration.“
Read MoreLast week we had over 300 students from over 30 schools across the valley join us in our efforts in advocating for Instate Tuition for Dreamers in Arizona! We wanted to take this chance to let you know everything that happened that day.
Read MoreComing from schools all over the valley, the fellows will be working within their schools to ensure sure that all Arizona graduates are eligible for instate tuition regardless of immigration status!
Read MoreHi my name is Beto Perez, I am one of the 2,000 undocumented students that graduates from Arizona High Schools every year without access to instate tuition or scholarships. I am the first in my family to graduate high school, Go Jackrabbits!
Read MoreIn August of 2018, we selected 5 individuals from 5 different schools across the valley to be part of the Aliento Fellowship 2018. Each brought with them their own unique experiences and skills!
Read MoreOver 100+ dreamers, students, educators, & community were at the Arizona Capitol to amply the need for in-state tuition & merit-based scholarships.
Read MoreMeet Ivette Sosa, she was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. She is a graduating Senior at Westwood High School and is a student fellow here at Aliento!
Read MoreWe are going back to the Arizona Capitol on May 29! We are refocusing our efforts and pivoting to amplify student resolutions supporting instate tuition & merit based scholarships.
Read MoreMeet German! Originally from Caborca, Sonora, German is a DACA recipient and a Senior at Bioscience High School!
Read MoreBlanca Sierra & Laura Sierra, two undocumented moms/sisters, graduating together from Arizona State University. Through all the obstacles being thrown at them, from Prop 300 to no access to instate tuition, they still prevailed.
Read MoreMeet Angélica César! She was born in California and raised in Mexico City with her mom and sister. They would later move to Arizona to seek a better life and educational opportunities. She is a graduating Senior at ASU, double majoring in Political Science and Transborder Studies with a certificate in Civic Education.
Read MoreWe would like to introduce you to Saul Rascon! Saul is a DACA recipient and a graduating Senior at Brophy College Preparatory. He is also part of our inaugural fellowship program here at Aliento!
Read MoreThe Arizona Senate passed SB1217 - AZ High School Graduate Tuition bill 18-12 with strong bipartisan support! This is a historic moment for our Arizona.
Read MoreLast week more than 230 students, teachers, and community members from across the valley came to the Arizona Capitol to talk about the importance of #TuitionAccess for all AZ Highschool graduates regardless of immigration status.
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