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Undocumented students face growing barriers to higher education

WBUR
Published November 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM CST

Undocumented students face growing barriers to higher education as states roll back in-state tuition benefits and restrict access to public colleges and universities.

Here & Now speaks with Lily Altavena, a national reporter for Chalkbeat, about how students and schools are navigating the changes.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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