With illegal immigrant handout, Boston shows why stimulus money was a mistake
By Tom Joyce April 05, 2023 06:13 AM
Illegal immigrants will attend college for free in Boston next school year, and Americans will pay for it regardless of where they live.
Last week, the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development under Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $4 million expansion of the city's Tuition-Free Community College Plan.
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Previously, it was a targeted program for some recent high school graduates who qualified for Pell Grants. Since illegal immigrants do not qualify for Pell Grants, they were ineligible to use the program.
However, the city is using the money to expand eligibility to all its residents, regardless of their immigration status. Therefore, illegal immigrants will be eligible for the program starting with the fall 2023 semester.
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