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Statement Regarding Local College/University Commitments to Undocumented Students
The Coalition of Advocates for Student Opportunities (CASO) Action Group is made up of undocumented and DACAmented students and allies that works to secure support services for all immigrant students regardless of their legal status. Recently, students and faculty in Rhode Island, such as Brown University and Providence College, have called for their campus administrations to declare the university to be a sanctuary campus. These calls for safe spaces on campus fall in line with those extended by a variety of colleges and universities nationwide.
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DACA Recipients and Financing College
In Rhode Island, undocumented immigrants are eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at CCRI, RIC and URI, including DACA recipients. While we are not certain that Rhode Island law will change, we are certainly keeping our ears and eyes open. It is important to stay informed regarding any state laws that may pass as details pertaining to DACA continue to develop.
Tam Tran Scholarship & DACA Recipients
The next deadline for the Tam Tran Scholarship is February 23, 2013. For the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year, we will accept applications from any DACA applicants, regardless of age, as long as they can prove they are enrolled in college. ... Read More...
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August | 2012 Filed in: Deferred Action | DACA
On June 15, 2012, President Obama publicly introduced a change in immigration policy to suspend ALL deportation proceedings of undocumented youth who meet certain criteria. Subsequently, on the same day, Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of National Homeland Security released a memorandum announcing details of the policy. Read More...