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Immigrants in Massachusetts

“In the United States, immigrants are more likely to be working-age than their U.S.-born counterparts. This means they are more likely to be active in the labor force, allowing them to contribute to the economy not only as consumers but also as taxpayers, helping fund social services and programs like Medicare and Social Security.”
By American Immigration Council.
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Massachusetts Tuition Equity for Dreamers: What You Need to Know:

“Since 2012, state Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been eligible for in-state tuition at all public colleges and universities in Massachusetts.”
By Higher Ed Immigration Portal.
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MA Tuition Equity Coalition

“A college education is a proven path toward higher earnings, job security, career advancement and overall well being. It also provides significant societal benefits, such as reducing poverty and improving overall economic growth and stability.”
By MA Tuition Equity Coalition.
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Map the Impact Massachusetts

“In 2019, Massachusetts was home to nearly 1.2 million immigrants, making up 17.3 percent of the state’s population. In the same year, immigrant households paid $4.6 billion in state and local taxes, paid $9.6 billion federal taxes, and held $38.0 billion in total spending power, helping support local communities as both consumers and taxpayers.”
By American Immigration Council
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Supporting Higher Education for Immigrant Students in the FY24 State Budget

“House and Senate budget leaders will soon consider adoption of a state budget proposal to extend access to in-state tuition and state-funded financial aid to all high school graduates attending our public colleges and universities, regardless of their immigration status.”
By MIRA
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TheDream.US Massachusetts In-State Tuition 1 Pager

“Massachusetts is a world and national leader in higher education … but not when it comes to opening the doors of opportunity to in-state immigrant students graduating from Massachusetts high schools.”
By TheDream.Us
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The Case for MA In-State Tuition & Financial Aid

“Extending in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students makes economic, educational, and practical sense.”
By Presidents’ Alliance
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Tuition Fairness MA In The News

Tuition Fairness Massachusetts

We are a coalition of students and local, state, and Education national organizations like TheDream.US, The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, Tuition Equity Massachusetts Coalition, and higher institutions working together to educate people on why the in-state tuition and state aid provides fair and equitable access to a college education.

Tuition Fairness Massachusetts

We are a coalition of students and local, state, and Education national organizations like TheDream.US, The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, Tuition Equity Massachusetts Coalition, and higher institutions working together to educate people on why the in-state tuition and state aid provides fair and equitable access to a college education.

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