Students in Arizona Call for In-State Tuition and Equal Access to Higher Education
Voters in Arizona have the chance to offer thousands of immigrant students access to in-state tuition this November. In this video, one student explains how the proposition could change lives.
How Proposition 308 Could Open Higher Education to Thousands of Students in Arizona
Voters in Arizona have the chance to offer thousands of immigrant students access to in-state tuition this November. In this video, one student explains how the proposition could change lives.
October 17, 2022
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I was told that receiving an education was a chance of a lifetime, one that would allow me to soar.
I was top 2% of my class, a student-athlete, and volunteered over 700 hours of community service.
I have lived in Arizona all my life, but I was denied scholarships and in-state tuition, denied the chance to dream.
All because I could not provide a nine-digit number.
My name is Daniela Chavira–and my wings were almost clipped during my senior year of high school.
I am one of the 2,000 undocumented students who graduate from Arizona high schools each year.
2,000 students who dream of becoming future doctors and teachers, who would like to give back to our communities.
2,000 students who every year are denied.
Like I was almost denied.
2,000 students whose future now lies within your hands.
My hope is that come November 8th, you will allow these students to spread their wings.
Vote to make higher education accessible to the thousands of students who aspire to soar.
I was top 2% of my class, a student-athlete, and volunteered over 700 hours of community service.
I have lived in Arizona all my life, but I was denied scholarships and in-state tuition, denied the chance to dream.
All because I could not provide a nine-digit number.
My name is Daniela Chavira–and my wings were almost clipped during my senior year of high school.
I am one of the 2,000 undocumented students who graduate from Arizona high schools each year.
2,000 students who dream of becoming future doctors and teachers, who would like to give back to our communities.
2,000 students who every year are denied.
Like I was almost denied.
2,000 students whose future now lies within your hands.
My hope is that come November 8th, you will allow these students to spread their wings.
Vote to make higher education accessible to the thousands of students who aspire to soar.