California Students With Immigrant Parents Seek Financial Aid Despite Deportation Risks | KQED
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Angela, a high school graduate, began contemplating federal student aid during her sophomore year, amid her family's uncertain citizenship status. Her parents recently obtained citizenship but she feels some college options, including Cornell, are no longer viable. Angela is troubled by the targeting of certain students by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and experiences guilt, recognizing that some friends lack permanent legal status to apply for financial aid. She feels happy for her own progress but worries for others who may not achieve their dreams like she can now.
Angela expressed that she feels guilty for her circumstances, stating, "I'm happy for myself but that feels selfish. You worry for your friends that might not be able to do it, might not be able to get that future that they really dream of."
Angela's parents aimed for her to attend college affordably and were concerned about the uncertain legal status while applying for federal aid, as she shared, "They just really wanted me to be able to go (to college) for as cheap as possible."
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