1. In-state tuition
No, there is no state law that grants in-state tuition to undocumented students. Undocumented students pay 3 times in-state tuition due to Proposition 300. There may be a limited number of private scholarships through Chicanos por la Causa (CPLC) http://cplc.org/or Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation http://www.maricopa.edu/foundation/. Still we recommend students to enroll for 1 or 2 classes to qualify in the future for the DREAM Act and to advance in spite of the obstacles.
In Arizona’s Community Colleges there is a reduced fee for less than 7 credits (1 or 2 classes) for undocumented students.
The best thing to do is contact a schools admissions director or admissions counselor (try not to speak with a regular admissions clerk as they may not know exactly what they are talking about) and tell them you want to attend the school but don’t have a visa. They should let you know your options.
Identification: If you are a citizen of a country then you are eligible for a passport from that country, do you have one that is current and not expired? If you are in need of one or would like to find out more information about getting one please contact your countries consular office, a directory of them can be found here.
A passport is also a good form of ID, so getting one will be helpful regardless of it getting you into a school.
2. Drivers License
No, Arizona requires that proof of legal status be provided to obtain a drivers license. No laws are pending that would reverse this.
3. State/local Organizations
DREAM Act Arizona: CADENA/ Arizona DREAMers Coalition – Check them out for up- to -date information and how you can help to pass the DREAM Act. E-mail: dreamactaz@gmail.org
Arizona Employers for Immigration Reform
4. Senators, Representatives, and Governor
Sen. Jon Kyl (R)
730 Hart Senate Office Building
(202) 224-4521; 224-2207
Phoenix: (602) 840-1891
Web Site
Sen. John McCain (R)
241 Russel Senate Office Building
(202) 224-2235; 228-2862
Phoenix: (602) 952-2410
Web Site
Representatives
- Kirkpatrick, Ann, Arizona, 1st
- Franks, Trent, Arizona, 2nd
- Shadegg, John, Arizona, 3rd
- Pastor, Ed, Arizona, 4th
- Mitchell, Harry E., Arizona, 5th
- Flake, Jeff, Arizona, 6th
- Grijalva, Raul, Arizona, 7th
- Giffords, Gabrielle, Arizona, 8th
Governor: Jan Brewer (R)
Pending/Current Immigration-specific Legislation
Negative legislation in red (oppose) and positive legislation in green (support)
(OPPOSE) - Senate Bill 1159: This bill was introduced by state senator Pearce and Gorman, it would force AZ to enforce federal immigration laws by making it a criminal offense (trespassing) to be in the US without legal status.
(OPPOSE) – Senate Bill 1175: This bill was introduced by state senator Pearce and Harper, it would prohibit any governmental agency from putting any law in place which would prohibit people from accessing / sharing information about someones immigration status.
Please visit the Arizona State Legislature website to search for individual bills/legislation.
6. Other Resources
a. Scholarship/Funding
In 2006, voters passed Proposition 300, which restricts access to all public monies for undocumented aliens to continue their college education.
Arizona State University – The American Dream Fund, administered by Chicanos por la Causa (CPLC) http://cplc.org/, has been helping about 215 undocumented students at ASU continue with their education since fall of 2007.  The Victoria Foundation oversees the application process for the American Dream Fund.  Unfortunately the monies on the fund are for the most part depleted  and there are a very limited number of possible scholarships.
Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. See here for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
b. IPC report
New Americans in the Grand Canyon State
c. Academic studies/research pertaining to immigration on the state-wide level, if available.
Immigrants in Arizona: Fiscal and Economic Impacts – Immigrants add $222 million to Arizona and their departure would lead to $29 billion annual loss of output. See more publications at the Udall Center Immigration Policy Program
Study: Immigrants Pay More in Taxes than Cost Arizona in Spending – Univ. of Arizona, July 2007
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