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Freedom University

Elly Yu

August 01, 2014 |

Latino USA |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

About half the states in the US don’t allow undocumented students to receive in-state tuition. In Georgia, a state law banned undocumented students from enrolling in the top five universities in the state. In response, three University of Georgia professors created “Freedom University.” “Here, we’re working together because we’re struggling together.” Students don’t get course credit, but they get SAT prep, and recommendation letters. Many have gone on to attend university out of the state.

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